Charlotte, NC
W: 704-337-2381
H: 704-529-6590
seelbine@queens.edu
Travel Regions: Statewide
Emily Seelbinder's wide-ranging interests are reflected in the titles of some of the courses she has taught at Queens University of Charlotte. Along with standard courses in American literature and in the practice of writing, she has taught such courses as "Emily Dickinson and Her Descendants," "American Autobiography and Memoir," and "Music in the Spheres: Intersections of Music and the Other Arts." A 1992 National Endowment for the Humanities grant resulted in her developing courses in African-American literature and lectures for the NCHC. Dr. Seelbinder (Ph.D., UNC Chapel Hill) is currently at work on a book entitled Editing God: Dickinson and Scripture.
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Emily Dickinson: Poet, Pianist, Provocateur
Though some early readers characterized her poetry as the "spasmodic" efforts of an untrained lyricist, Emily Dickinson was quite well versed in the principles of music. This lecture explores the ways in which Dickinson applied her musical knowledge to the practice of poetry and thereby developed a poetics of her own.
The Harlem Renaissance: An Explosion of African American Creativity
In the 1920s and 1930s, the soulful rhythms of blues and jazz signaled an explosion of African American creativity. During this period, known as the Harlem Renaissance, musicians, dancers, visual artists, writers, and scholars sought to define their African heritage in American culture. In this program, Dr. Seelbinder explores the origins of the Harlem Renaissance and examines some of the art, music, and literature that came out of that period.
Sleeping Single in a Double Bed
How does one maintain a state of "single blessedness" in a society that values coupling? Dr. Seelbinder examines this question through reflections on an artist's portrayal of St. Ursula, who, according to some accounts, was martyred for protecting her virginity, and on literary characters, such as Ivy Rowe in Lee Smith's Fair and Tender Ladies, who struggle and thrive when they find themselves without life partners.
Requirements for Program:
- "Emily Dickinson" presentation--overhead projector
- "Harlem Renaissance"--slide projector with tray, screen, sound
system for CD's and tapes
- Sleeping Single--lectern and microphone
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