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Academic Year 2005/2006

Introduction to African American Poetry: Ways of Looking
AFAM 177 FA
Crosslistings:
AMST 177
WMST 120

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 close 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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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