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Introduction to African-American Literature

Description:
This survey course examines the writings of African-Americans who have made unique contributions to the African-American literary tradition. The course explores these writings in terms of their sociohistorical context, making use of analyses of character, plot, and symbolism. It gives particular attention to the writers' roles as social critics. Among the writers whose work may be considered are Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Leroi Jones, Ernest Gaines, George Jackson, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison.

Offered in:

2013 Fall

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	2458	MWF	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Azuonye,Chukwuma	W01-0044	More Info

2013 Spring

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	1387	TuTh	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	Azuonye,Chukwuma	M01-0417	More Info