Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute
Audience: K-12
Dates: 10/29/2021 to 10/30/2021
This course will explore the rich and diverse culture and history of the Bronx. On Friday night we will explore the cultural diversity of the Bronx through highlights of current programs and clips from a documentary with discussion. We will focus on one particular street and neighborhood, Arthur Avenue in the Belmont Ave section of the Bronx. This area is rich in history, culture, music and infamous activities. This neighborhood, and street, can show about the changes in the neighborhood and make-up of the community. We will learn a few phrases in Italian for our visit to Arthur Avenue. We will explore the neighborhood, the landmarks, the Italian market Using this neighborhood study we can see how different ethnic groups: Jewish, Italian, Albanian have influenced this neighborhood. The course offers the opportunity for interesting discussions and curricular development on key questions facing our communities, our cities and our nation particularly as it applies to diversity, changing demographics, and both cultural assimilation and appropriation.
On Friday night we will explore the cultural diversity of the Bronx through highlights of current programs and clips from a documentary with discussion. We will focus on one particular street and neighborhood, Arthur Avenue in the Belmont Ave section of the Bronx. This area is rich in history, culture, music and infamous activities. We will learn a few phrases in Italian for our trip to the neighborhood. The course offers the opportunity for interesting discussions and curricular development on key questions facing our communities, our cities and our nation particularly as it applies to diversity, changing demographics, and both cultural assimilation and appropriation.
Course Requirements:
A neighborhood study presentation. A reflection or lesson plan- food, language, art, film, culture,..Will provide literary, music, museum and film choices.
Additional Fees:
$15 mozzarella cheese making course at Mike's Deli and lunch at Zero Otto Nove