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ENG 207 - African-American Literature


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: ENG 102  

 
Description
This is a survey of literature by African-Americans from the days of slavery, through Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, Modernism, from the beginnings of African American writings to twenty-first century authors. The objective of this course is to view African American literature critically, theoretically, historically and politically.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Identify and place African-American writers in proper historical sequence in the cultural backdrop of America.
  2. Objectively analyze the writings, specifically, the folk tales, poetry, essays, plays, fiction and autobiography of African-Americans.
  3. Evaluate the literature by critically examining the issues that generated and encouraged African-American expression.
  4. Identify patterns in the human condition, both black and white, as well as patterns in the literature that argue for a relationship between past and present.
  5. Critique how African-Americans have recorded the history of America and its people through literature.
Listed Topics
  1. Geographic influences on authors
  2. Principal historic movements, culture, and political tendencies which influence a writer’s ideas and style
  3. Language structure and characteristics of each author’s writings
  4. Literary analysis of major works
  5. Timeline of periods and authors
  6. Recurring themes in African-American literature
  7. Representations of African-American Identity in African-American literature
Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, Internet resources and multi-media.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006


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