I have narrowed my ideas of neighborhoods to make a presentation about with the following:
1. Bensonhurst, Brooklyn: I am hoping to focus on the demographic changes in the neighborhood, the surge of immigration into the area, and tensions between ethnic and or racial groups.
2. Upper West Side, Manhattan: I am considering researching and discussing the following: the impact of the construction of Lincoln Center; the disparities in wealth and resources in the neighborhood; and how the neighborhood shaped up the way it is now structurally.
3. Coney Island, Brooklyn: Coney Island has changed a lot since its rise in popularity in the early 1900s. Topics I may want to explore are the rise of commercialism and development in Coney Island (which gets rid of older businesses), the reasons why housing projects are widespread in the area, and the impact of Hurricane Sandy on businesses and residents.
I have narrowed my ideas of neighborhoods to make a presentation about with the following:
1. Bensonhurst, Brooklyn: I am hoping to focus on the demographic changes in the neighborhood, the surge of immigration into the area, and tensions between ethnic and or racial groups.
2. Upper West Side, Manhattan:I am considering researching and discussing the following: the impact of the construction of Lincoln Center; the disparities in wealth and resources in the neighborhood; and how the neighborhood shaped up the way it is now structurally.
3. Coney Island, Brooklyn:Coney Island has changed a lot since its rise in popularity in the early 1900s. Topics I may want to explore are the rise of commercialism and development in Coney Island (which gets rid of older businesses), the reasons why housing projects are widespread in the area, and the impact of Hurricane Sandy on businesses and residents.
It was great hearing about some of your neighborhood projects last week! Some of you have really great ideas! I thought it would be nice to start sharing ideas on the course website so that everyone can see what their classmates are thinking. Amanda has added a sub-menu called “Project Ideas” to the category of “Presentations.” Post your ideas there. Make sure you check the box next to “Project Ideas” when you post.
Hi class. Remember to meet in the library today on the main floor, room 135 with Linda Rath. I’ll be there as well. The readings for Monday are Polluted Promises chapter 1 and 2. I meant to assign a chapter from Noxious New York along with only one of these other chapters. I’ll explain what happened next week. For now, just focus on Polluted Promises and what we can learn about issues of environmental justice.
Thanks to Dr. Beeman, I have a cubicle in her office where I will be holding my office hours. Please come to 4-240-H (enter the office by the 4th floor elevators, and ask the administrative assistant for help) between 12 and 2pm on Wednesdays if you need any help with the technological components of this course. I can help you find relevant research materials, assist you in planning your presentation, or offer tools to help you with your walking tours. Just email me to make an appointment.
On Wednesday, we will be viewing part 3 of the series “Race: The Power of an Illusion.” This last segment of the film is the most important piece. It ties everything together. On Thursday (Monday Schedule), we will be visiting the library. Think about which neighborhood you would like to study using ethnographic and archival research methods. Talk with your classmates who are interested in the same neighborhoods so that you might form a group. We will be meeting with Linda Rath, Graduate Services Librarian in room 135 on the main floor of the library (NOT UPSTAIRS). Here are Linda’s instructions: After entering the building, walk through the security turnstiles and make a right. Walk down the hall and room 135 will be on your right (room 135 is next to the ID Office). Let’s hope the weather cooperates!
Some of you have had problems with opening the readings. If that is the case, you can also access them from Blackboard. Once you log into our course, you just need to click on “readings” on the left hand side of the page.
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