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- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/01%3A_Reading_Spectacle_-_A_Close_Look_at_the_1893_World's_Fair/1.02%3A_A_Close_Look_at_the_1893_World's_Fair_-_Classroom_ActivityThis is a general outline for small group discussions where students build on what they read about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair for homework by perusing photographs and looking for visual evidence of...This is a general outline for small group discussions where students build on what they read about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair for homework by perusing photographs and looking for visual evidence of the fair organizers' values and understanding of the world around them. In considering what they notice from that visual evidence along with the critiques students read and heard about in the assigned readings, student groups will offer recommendations that would have improved the fair.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Dance/Dance_Studies%3A_Choreographing_Dance_and_Life_(Worth)/01%3A_Dance_History_-_Global_Perspectives/1.06%3A_Dances_from_Polynesia/1.6.02%3A_TahitiThis page discusses the historical significance of Tahitian dance, rooted over two centuries before Christ, highlighting key movements like the Ote’a and pa’oti. Although British missionaries suppress...This page discusses the historical significance of Tahitian dance, rooted over two centuries before Christ, highlighting key movements like the Ote’a and pa’oti. Although British missionaries suppressed these traditions in the late 18th century and bans persisted into the 1820s, the dance forms endured secretly. Christianity later provided some freedoms, facilitating gradual acceptance by French authorities in 1842.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/History/World_History/Early_World_Civilizations_(Lumen)/11%3A_African_Civilizations/11.07%3A_The_Kingdoms_of_MadagascarThis page outlines Madagascar's history over 2,000 years, highlighting the waves of settlers that created a diverse Malagasy population. The emergence of powerful kingdoms like the Merina and Betsimis...This page outlines Madagascar's history over 2,000 years, highlighting the waves of settlers that created a diverse Malagasy population. The emergence of powerful kingdoms like the Merina and Betsimisaraka led to significant alliances and a reliance on slave labor.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/01%3A_Reading_Spectacle_-_A_Close_Look_at_the_1893_World's_Fair/1.01%3A_A_Close_Look_at__the_1893_World's_Fair_-_Introduction_to_Chapter_Readings_and_VideosThere are four readings assigned within this chapter--3 from SmartHistory and 1 from WTTW Chicago (public television), which also includes short video segments.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/02%3A_Reading_Photographs_-_A_Close_Look_at_Photographic_Origins_of_Mugshots_and_Facial_Recognition/2.03%3A_Photographic_Origins_of_Mugshots_and_Facial_Recognition_-_AssessmentOne assignment is included with three possible delivery modes: writing, audio recording, or video recording. You are encouraged to add your own specific instructions (particularly if you prefer one ov...One assignment is included with three possible delivery modes: writing, audio recording, or video recording. You are encouraged to add your own specific instructions (particularly if you prefer one over another of these formats) and rubric to guide students.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/01%3A_Reading_Spectacle_-_A_Close_Look_at_the_1893_World's_Fair/1.01%3A_A_Close_Look_at__the_1893_World's_Fair_-_Introduction_to_Chapter_Readings_and_Videos/1.1.02%3A_The_White_City_and_FairgroundsThis SmartHistory article elaborates on the historical context and design of the 1893 World's Fair, comparing how the White City centered white American and European achievements while women, people o...This SmartHistory article elaborates on the historical context and design of the 1893 World's Fair, comparing how the White City centered white American and European achievements while women, people of color, and Indigenous people and their creations were marginalized in various ways.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/History/World_History/Early_World_Civilizations_(Lumen)/11%3A_African_Civilizations/11.03%3A_Ethiopia_and_EritreaThis page outlines Ethiopia's historical evolution, including major dynasties like D’mt, Aksum, Zagwe, and Solomonic, from 700 BCE to the 18th century. It emphasizes the Aksumite empire's trading sign...This page outlines Ethiopia's historical evolution, including major dynasties like D’mt, Aksum, Zagwe, and Solomonic, from 700 BCE to the 18th century. It emphasizes the Aksumite empire's trading significance, the Zagwe dynasty's urban focus, and the Solomonic dynasty's military reforms.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/02%3A_Reading_Photographs_-_A_Close_Look_at_Photographic_Origins_of_Mugshots_and_Facial_Recognition/2.01%3A_Photographic_Origins_of_Mugshots_and_Facial_Recognition_-_Introduction_to_Chapter_Readings_and_VideosThere are four readings assigned within this chapter--2 from SmartHistory, 1 from the Getty, and 1 from Aeon.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Humanities_and_Fine_Arts%3A_Readings_and_Assigments_by_Professor_Erica_McCormack/01%3A_Reading_Spectacle_-_A_Close_Look_at_the_1893_World's_FairIn this chapter, students will explore primary and secondary sources about the 1893 World's Fair--the World's Columbian Exposition--in Chicago. Readings and assignments encourage students to examine e...In this chapter, students will explore primary and secondary sources about the 1893 World's Fair--the World's Columbian Exposition--in Chicago. Readings and assignments encourage students to examine evidence that reveals some of the racist values that underpinned the design of the spectacle and its exhibits, particularly the division between the so-called "White City" and the Midway.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Saint_Mary's_College_(Notre_Dame_IN)/Literature/Chimamanda_Adichie%3A_A_Research_Guide/02%3A_Terms_and_ThemesIts basic tenets are: (1) Race is a social construct, not a biological science. (2) Racism in the United States is an everyday experience for people of color (3) Advances and setbacks for people of co...Its basic tenets are: (1) Race is a social construct, not a biological science. (2) Racism in the United States is an everyday experience for people of color (3) Advances and setbacks for people of color typically originate to benefit white groups. (4) Negative stereotyping of minorities serves to elevate white power (5) Individuals cannot be defined by their membership in a single group due to the complex nature of “intersectionalities.”
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Ethnomusicology/Listening_to_The_World_-_A_Brief_Survey_of_World_Music_(Piza)/01%3A_Music_in_Africa_the_Arab_World_India_and_China/1.03%3A_The_Music_of_IndiaThe music of India is diverse, encompassing classical traditions like Hindustani and Carnatic music, as well as folk, filmi, and pop genres. Indian classical music is defined by ragas and talas, which...The music of India is diverse, encompassing classical traditions like Hindustani and Carnatic music, as well as folk, filmi, and pop genres. Indian classical music is defined by ragas and talas, which provide the melodic and rhythmic frameworks. Various instruments such as the sitar, tabla, and violin are integral to Indian music. Indian music features both composition and improvisation, and genres range from classical to Bollywood.
