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Academic Year 2001/2002

Introduction to African American Literature
AFAM 129 FA

This course offers an introduction to the cultural production of African Americans from the mid-18th century to the present, with an emphasis on poetry and fiction. We will consider issues of genre, literary tradition(s), and historical context, while gaining experience in reading and writing about literary texts.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AFAM    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): duCille,Ann   

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: CAAS LOUNG

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 18)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 18

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

FYI:    First Year Initiative:Seminar

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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