Literature of the Black American
Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
225
Course Title
Literature of the Black American
Department(s)
Description
This course features the study of autobiography, fiction, poetry, and drama by a variety of African American writers. Students will investigate key themes and tropes in the tradition, and will consider how race, gender, class, sexuality, and geography intersect to create diversity of styles, genres, and motifs within Black American literature. By the semester’s end, students will be able to analyze and compare the different works studied, with special attention to the dynamics of history, culture, and production of literary texts within the African American community of writers.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FUS - Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity
Course Attributes
MEEN - ME_ENGL_3 (Intro to Literary Studies)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
010625