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Course Description

Paris in the 1920s: American Women, Freedom and Fame | Explore the artists, writers, entertainers and society women who sought freedom, moved to Paris in the 1920s and changed the world. Enjoy the complex, fascinating stories of Gertrude Stein, Josephine Baker and Isadora Duncan. Understand how history shaped their lives and how they shaped history.

Learner Outcomes

List three identifying traditions of American culture between 1900-1939 and two reasons independent women wished to escape the restraints of society after WWI; Compare the paths of Gertrude Stein, Josephine Baker, Sylvia Beach and Isadora Duncan and name two strengths of each that enabled them to succeed in Paris; Discuss two societal factors of the social revolution that impacted the women of the 1920’s including racism and gender constraints of the time; Investigate the impact of the passage of the 18th and 19th amendments during the period to overcome obstacles to success; Describe two ways American women in the 1920’s changed the course of history in transitioning cultural values and standards such that they continue to impact modern society.
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Section Title
Paris in the 1920's: American Women, Freedom, and Fame
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2025 to Jan 29, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 14, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 14, 2025
Instructors
  • Marcy Gouge
Section Notes
Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 101.
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