Introduction to African American Literature
AFAM 202
Fall 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENGL 240 |
This course offers an introduction to the cultural production of African Americans from the mid-18th century to the present, with an emphasis on poetry and fiction. Beginning with slave narratives and early poetry, we will consider issues of genre, literary traditions, and historical context, while gaining experience in reading and analyzing literary texts. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AFAM |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)(AMST)(EDST)(ENGL)(ENGL-Literature) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Douglass, NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Jacobs, INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A SLAVE GIRL
Johnson, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EX-COLORED MAN
Hurston, THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD
Baldwin, GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Morrison, THE BLUEST EYE
Selected poetry
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly discussion questions and response papers, short essays, and mid-term and final examinations. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance and participation in class discussions |
| Instructor(s): Pemberton,Gayle Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
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