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In this course, students will compare key texts written by African American men and women in order to enhance their reading and analysis of the individual narratives. For instance, a comparison of the writings of formerly enslaved writers, Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass, reveals striking stylistic and content differences. While Douglass wrote several influential narratives without revealing many significant details regarding his private life, Jacobs was obliged to disclose the circumstances surrounding the birth of her children in order to put forth her strongest case against slavery. How do prevailing perceptions of manhood, womanhood and social position affect audience and critical response? How do these perceptions and responses influence the authors' choices regarding character, structure, voice, style and their approaches to subjects considered to be taboo?
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: Seminar
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AFAM Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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