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Question: Harlem Renaissance Poets. Essay & Poem. Choose two (2) poems by different authors from the Harlem Renaissance. Write an essay that:

1. Describes each author's role and importance within the Harlem Renaissance.

2. Identify the elements in each of their poems in which you see evidence of the "double-consciousness" being expressed by each author.

3. Fully describe at least two (2) primary themes you see in the poetry written during this time period, referring to specific lines in each of the poems.

4. Write your own poem that expresses these identified themes of the Harlem Renaissance.

The Project Paper will be graded on:

- The level to which the instructions were followed.

- The extent to which all four (4) parts in the topic were addressed.

- The adequacy of information, examples, and details which support the general claim or main idea.

- The clarity and relevance of the explanations and descriptions.

- Adherence to standard rules of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

- The inclusion of three (3) required references (two [2] additional sources besides your textbook) documented using APA style.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

.Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions specific to the selected topic. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)

.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.

Explain the importance of situating a society's cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.

Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.

Identify major historical developments in world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.

Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.