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Academic Year 2005/2006
Twentieth Century African American Literature, 1940-Present
ENGL 280 SP
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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