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AFAM315
Black Women Writers: Hansberry, Bambara, Lorde
AFAM315 FA
Crosslistings: AMST313, ENGL250, WMST313
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 2:40PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
This semester we will analyze and interpret the writings of
Lorraine Hansberry, Toni Cade Bambara and Audre Lorde in the
context of African American women's literary traditions.
This course will provide an overview of some of the
historical, political, social and literary forces that
influenced these particular writers/activists as well as the
influence their ideas have had on the subjects, themes,
characters, styles and forms considered available for
exploration. The response of black women critics who have
incorporated issues of gender and sexuality as well as race
in their assessments will be considered. We will explore
the moral and ethical questions raised by these writers as
they grapple with issues of individual and group survival of
African Americans and other disenfranchised people.
MAJOR READINGS
Lorraine Hansberry, A RAISIN IN THE SUN,
THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW and TO BE YOUNG,
GIFTED AND BLACK
Audre Lorde, ZAMI: A NEW SPELLING OF MY NAME, THE BLACK
UNICORN, THE CANCER JOURNALS: SPECIAL EDITION, SISTER
OUTSIDER
Toni Cade Bambara, THE SALT EATERS, GORILLA, MY LOVE, THE
SEABIRDS ARE STILL ALIVE
Marie Evans, BLACK WOMEN WRITERS: A CRITICAL EVALUATION
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly response papers,
midterm assignment, and one 10 page final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Some knowledge of
African American literature and culture is expected.
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
- Rushin, K
- Times: .T.T... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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