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Academic Year 2005/2006


Introduction to African American Literature
AFAM 202 FA

Crosslistings:
ENGL 240

This course offers an introduction to the cultural production of African Americans from the mid-18th century to the present, with an emphasis on poetry and fiction. Beginning with slave narratives and early poetry, we will consider issues of genre, literary traditions, and historical context, while gaining experience in reading and analyzing literary texts.

MAJOR READINGS

THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Selected novels.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly discussion questions and response papers, short essays, and mid-term and final examinations.

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): duCille,Ann    
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: FISK302;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 36)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 18   FR: 18

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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