Course Schedule – Fall 2024 / History and Philosophy / HISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY

Coordinators: Ilene Winkler, Susannah Falk-Lewis, Penelope Pi-Sunyer, Michael
                      Wellner

This semester, the history of New York City that you didn’t learn in school, will focus on the beginning of the 19th century through the Civil War.

We will continue investigating our city’s financial entanglements with slavery alongside a growing abolitionist movement. We will also discuss topics as varied as the opening of the Erie Canal, the beginning of public schools, the fascinating life of Eliza Jumel, Irish immigration, and why New York City was once called The Big Oyster.

A WEEK / TUESDAY / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Other Classes:

• POWER: THE GLORY OF IT
• NEW AND CLASSIC ESSAYS
• NYC AND ITS ENVIRONS: PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS
• EXPLORATIONS IN PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE

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