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Academic Year 2003/2004


Introduction to African American Literature
AFAM 202 FA

Crosslistings:
AMST 240

Introduction to African American Literature will trace the development of an African American literary tradition, beginning in the 18th century. We will study the four major genres of black writers: autobiography, poetry, fiction and playwriting. Beginning with slave narratives, we will examine the meanings of slavery and freedom, of identity and dreams, as they manifest themselves literarily.

MAJOR READINGS

Frederick Douglass, NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Harriet Wilson, OUR NIG
James Baldwin, GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
poetry by Langston Hughes, Rita Dove
and other novelists, poets and playwrights

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3 papers of 5 pages, one final examination.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Pemberton,Gayle Renee   
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: SCIE109
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 36)
SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 18   FR: 18

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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