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Academic Year 2003/2004


Paule Marshall
AFAM 344 SP

Crosslistings:
AMST 346
WMST 344

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

BROWN GIRL, BROWNSTONES
SOUL CLAP HANDS AND SING
THE CHOSEN PLACE, THE TIMELESS PEOPLE
PRAISESONG FOR THE WIDOW
DAUGHTERS
REENA AND OTHER STORIES
THE FISHER KING: A NOVEL
Denniston, THE FICTION OF PAULE MARSHALL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly essays, midterm assignments, oral presentations, one 10-12 page final paper.

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
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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