Introduction to African American Poetry: Ways of Looking
AFAM 177
Fall 2006 not offered
|
| Crosslisting:
AMST 177, FGSS 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. |
|
Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AFAM |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
|
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Harper and Walton, THE VINTAGE BOOK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN POETRY
Oliver, A POETRY HANDBOOK
Rita Dove, THOMAS AND BEULAH
Additional readings TBA
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly writing assignments, oral report, 5-7 page mid-term paper, final 6-page manuscript. Attendance required at selected Russell House poetry readings. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|
|