AFAM 202
Fall 2005
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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, 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 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
THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Selected novels.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly discussion questions and response papers, short essays, and mid-term and final examinations. |
| Instructor(s): duCille,Ann Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 18 | FR: 18 |
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