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CS92PROD
Black Women Writers
AFAM 216
Fall 2006
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: AMST 221, ENGL 305, FGSS 220

This course will analyze and interpret fiction, autobiography, poetry, and essays by Black women writers with an emphasis on the U.S. Black Women Writers Renaissance of the 1970s-80s. Particular attention will be paid to critical responses that incorporated issues of gender and sexuality as well as race. This course will provide an overview of some of the historical, political, social and literary forces that have influenced Black women writers. Moral and ethical questions arising from issues of individual and group survival of African Americans will be explored.

Essential Capabilities: Speaking, Writing
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AFAM
Course Format: Lecture/DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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