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AFAM317

The World of Ralph Ellison
AFAM317 SP

Crosslistings: ENGL317

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       16      16         0

This course will look at the fiction and essays of Ralph Ellison. In particular we will be examining his philosophy about American culture -- including his work on music, art, literature and his advocacy of pluralism. In addition, we will read from those authors Ellison felt were most influential in his life.

MAJOR READINGS

INVISIBLE MAN, Ralph Ellison
GOING TO THE TERRITORY, Ralph Ellison
THE COLLECTED ESSAYS OF RALPH ELLISON
CONVERSATIONS WITH RALPH ELLISON
and more.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will be required to write two papers: the first 10 pages, the second, 15 to 20. Each student will lead a discussion session.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should have some knowledge of American literature, history and philosophy. This course counts toward the English Department's historicity requirement. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Pemberton, G
Times: ..W.... 1:10PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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