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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 230 Survey of African American Literature

This course functions as a survey focusing on the experiences, literature, critical theories, philosophies, and histories attributed to African Americans as represented by African American writers. The course explores the diversity of themes that comprise the literary canon through the examination of oral narratives, poetry, fiction, and drama. The primary goals of the course are strengthening preexisting analytical and critical thinking skills, preparation for upper-level literature courses, and the introduction of major texts and themes.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.