Chicago Studies
The interdisciplinary array of courses in this certificate
program offers both a historical and contemporary look at
what makes Chicago a true world-class city. Follow Chicago's
rapid growth from a remote, swampy outpost to a thriving
commercial metropolis and cultural mecca. Take an in-depth
look at immigration and neighborhood settlements and the
political, economic, and social circumstances that helped
shape the city. Explore the architecture of Daniel Burnham,
Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe
in illustrated lectures and field trips. Learn about Chicago's
extraordinary art, music, literature, and theatre offerings.
These courses should have great appeal for anyone who wants
to learn more about Chicago and for those who have an appreciation
of its rich history and culture. Evening courses at the School of Continuing Studies are held
on Northwestern's Chicago and Evanston campuses.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (Choose 4 Courses)
- ART HIST 379 Special Topics in Modern Architecture: Chicago
- ENGLISH 378 Studies in American Literature: The Chicago Way - Urban Spaces and American Values
- HISTORY 392 Topics in History: Chicago History in the Twentieth Century
- MUS HIST 335 Music of Chicago Neighborhoods
- THEATRE 366 Special Topics in History, Literature, and Criticism: Chicago Theatre
- Geography of Chicago (Scheduled for Summer 2008)
To register for this program, please complete an Academic
Plan form (PDF Format) and a Registration
form (PDF Format).
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