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Academic Year 2004/2005

The African American Oratorical Tradition
AFAM 328 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 322
RELI 320

The African American Oratorical Tradition examines the manner in which oratory--in the form of speeches, sermons, and in fiction and poetry--has been a significant and powerful force in African American life. We will trace the development of oratory from the 18th century to the present, paying close attention to the major political, cultural and religious debates that have framed it.

MAJOR READINGS

LIFT EVERY VOICE: AFRICAN AMERICAN ORATORY 1787-1900, ed. Philip Foner
AMERICAN SERMONS, Library of America
A TESTAMENT OF HOPE, THE ESSENTIAL WRITINGS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
A STRANGE FREEDOM, Howard Thurman
KATIE'S CANON: WOMANISM AND THE SOUL OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY, Katie Cannon

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One short paper, 5 pages; one 20-page seminar paper; one seminar presentation.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: (AFAM201 AND [AFAM203 or HIST241 or AMST237]) OR [AFAM204 or HIST242 or AMST238] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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