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Academic Year 2004/2005
Introduction to African American Poetry
AFAM 177 FA
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
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readings of key poems by key poets, will provide the context for exercises in various forms.
MAJOR READINGS
Harper and Walton, THE VINTAGE BOOK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN POETRY
Oliver, A POETRY HANDBOOK
Rita Dove, THOMAS AND BEULAH
Additional readings TBA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly writing assignments, oral report, 5-7 page mid-term paper, final 6-page manuscript. Attendance required at selected Russell House poetry readings.
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.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: SHAN201;
- 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: FYI Seminar
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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