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Academic Year 2002/2003

Introduction to African American Poetry
AFAM 177 SP

This course explores the influences of vernacular expression, music, mythology, The Bible and English Literature; as well as social movements and history, in poetry written by African Americans. Essays on poetics and close readings of key poems by key poets, will provide the context for exercises in various forms.

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: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Rushin,Kate   

Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM;     Location: FISK101

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:    Speaking, Writing

FYI:    First Year Initiative:Seminar

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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