EN2055 African-American Literature

This course traces the history of African-American literature from the late 18th century to the 21st century, highlighting a range of genres, including slave narratives, lyrical poetry, short fiction and the novel. The focus will include African American identity and the intersection between culture and literary tradition. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding narrative structure, oral traditions, and literary influences. Students will have the opportunity to design a final project that demonstrates the learning objectives of the course. Credits: 3

Prereq: (EN1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EN1015 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00) And FY1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1101 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00)