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Academic Year 2005/2006


Twentieth Century African American Literature, 1940-Present
ENGL 280 SP

Crosslistings:
AFAM 281

In this survey of Twentieth Century African American literature, questions of racial representation, social responsibility, gender and sexuality, and historical memory will shape the way we read and evaluate the works of African American writers. Our readings will be organized under three broad yet interconnected sections that consider: the early debates on the character and purpose of black literature; the increase in popularity and volume of works by and about black women; and the contemporary reinterpretation of slavery.

MAJOR READINGS

Novels:
Wright, Richard, NATIVE SON
Ellison, Ralph, INVISIBLE MAN
Reed, Ishmael, FLIGHT TO CANADA
Walker, Alice, THE COLOR PURPLE
Naylor, Gloria, THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE
Morrison, Toni, BELOVED
Williams, Sherley A., DESSA ROSE

Poetry:
Selected poetry by Gwendolyn Brooks, Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, and Lucille Clifton

Essays:
Wright, Richard, "Blueprint for Negro Writing"
Hansberry, Lorraine, "The Negro Writer and His Roots: Toward a New Romanticism"
Jordon, June, selected essays including "A New Politics of Sexuality"
Lorde, Audre, "Poetry is not a Luxury"

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Elliott,Danielle Georgette   
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK116;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 20   FR: X

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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