Seminar 2 Encyclopedia

Digital Projects on the People of New York City

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Seminar Two

Seminar Two

Professor: Grazyna Drabik
ITF: Andres Orejuela
Campus: City College
URL: https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/20crossroads/

Students visited 20 crossroads on Broadway and Fifth Avenue. The stops began in lower Manhattan on Wall Street, and arrived at 181st Street in Washington Heights. The stops are arranged in order on the homepage of site, including the name of the street and neighborhood. For each entry, students wrote up a short post about their experience of the location and about the location itself.

Peopling of New York: Astoria, Flushing, Coney Island, and Washington Heights

The Peopling of New York: Astoria, Flushing, Coney Island, and Washington Heights

Professor: Joseph Berger
ITF: Chris Caruso
Campus: City College
URL: http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/berger2011/

Overview:
Working with ITF Chris Caruso, Prof Berger’s class at City completed a detailed site with information about four major neighborhoods in NYC: Astoria, Flushing, Coney Island, and Washington Heights. The groups provide comprehensive information about each neighborhood, including histories, demographics, landmarks, entertainment, and food options. The class also included reflections on personal experiences doing the project.


Seminar 2 Encyclopedia
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