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Academic Year 2003/2004

Paule Marshall
AFAM 344 SP

This course is designed to introduce students to one of the most important writers associated with the Black Women Writers Renaissance. Marshall's unique vision is grounded in her experiences as a first-generation Caribbean American woman coming of age during the post-Depression years. Her novels, beginning with BROWN GIRL, BROWNSTONES, explore the inner lives of individuals grappling with societal shifts resulting from migration, Third World independence movements, post-colonialism and the changing status of women. Marshall's investigations into the idea of the American Dream and the idea of the African Diaspora provide opportunities for students to consider crucial questions regarding culture, history, spirituality, values, language, sexuality and identity.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: AFAM201 OR ENGL201 OR AMST156

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Rushin,Kate   

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: FISK101

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 18)

SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 4   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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