Research Techniques American Memory Project Group Presentation

Presented by George Zalewski & Gene J. Kanak

Author of study: Langston Hughes Primary work: “A Dream Deferred”

Mission of Web site To provide access to valuable information about Langston Hughes’ life and works, as well as to the works themselves, in order to better understand the personal, societal, political, and socioeconomic factors that influenced his writings and the messages contained therein.

Intended audiences High school students of English— prepared by George Zalewski Undergraduate students of English— prepared by Gene J. Kanak

Desired outcomes After studying the Web site, and the materials contained therein, students should have: A thorough working knowledge of the life and works of Langston Hughes A clear understanding of the personal, societal, political, and socioeconomic factors that influenced Hughes’ works

Without further delay Let’s take a look at the site!!!!!! Langston Hughes: “A Dream Deferred” Langston Hughes: “A Dream Deferred”