Introduction to African American Poetry: Ways of Looking
AFAM 177
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 177, WMST 120 |
This course explores the influences of vernacular expression, music, mythology, The Bible and English Literature; as well as social movements and history, in poetry written by African Americans. Essays on poetics and close readings of key poems by key poets, will provide the context for exercises in various forms. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Speaking, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AFAM |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Harper and Walton, The VINTAGE BOOK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN POETRY
Oliver, A POETRY HANDBOOK
Course Reader
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly writing assignments, oral report and short paper, 5-7 page final project and revised poems. |
| Instructor(s): Rushin,Kate Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 20 |
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