(3)This course examines a selection of literature written by African Americans in an effort to gain greater understanding of various aesthetic, cultural, political, and social issues. Students will explore several central motifs: the African roots of African-American culture, the importance of literacy and "telling lives," the journey toward freedom and equality, and the inter-relationship between African-American cultural traditions and the larger landscape of American culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered Fall 2024 and alternate Fall semesters.
This course information is from the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog. View this catalog.