Gwendolyn Brooks: Life and Works
ENGL 267
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 236, AMST 267, FGSS 270 |
This course will explore the literary career of Gwendolyn Brooks--poet, author, essayist--the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize, awarded in 1950 for her collection of poetry, Annie Allen (1949). This course is designed to expose students to an interdisciplinary range of Brooks's works that will include collections of poetry, nonfiction essays, an autobiography and her novel, Maud Martha (1953). Through an examination of major themes in Brooks's works' including the heroism of an individual life, growing up in urban America within the context of race, class, sexuality, and disfranchisement, students will arrive at a greater understanding of the continuity and changes at work in the career of one of America's most accomplished and notable artists. Texts for this course will include visual screenings, audio recitations and selections of poetry. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Required Course Packet of Xeroxed Materials at PIP Printing, 179 Main St., (860-344-9001).
BLACKS, which includes A STREET IN BRONZEVILLE (1945), ANNIE ALLEN (1949), BRONZEVILLE BOYS AND GIRLS (1956), THE BEAN EATERS (1960), IN THE MECCA (1968), BECKONINGS (1975), and CHILDREN COMING HOME (1991); her novel MAUD MARTHA (1953); selections from REPORT FROM PART ONE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY (1972) and PRIMER FOR BLACKS (1980).
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Examinations and Assignments:
Active class participation, an oral presentation to frame class discussion, short response papers, and one longer paper of 8-10 pages. |
| Instructor(s): Wright,Nazera S. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK412; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: X | FR: X |
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