ENG 257 African American Literature
Focuses on African-American culture and tradition (social, political, historical) through an exploration of the literature by African-Americans. Studies works by African-American writers on their own terms, understanding the genres they created, the subjects they expressed, and their indelible voices in the American grain. This emphasis on African American voices, on their own terms, enriches understanding not only of these primary American authors, but also enriches an understanding of the rich cultural diversity of American literature.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
WR 121 English Composition skill level suggested.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AS Liberal Arts Core 2, AGS Humanities/Arts, AAOT Arts & Letters, AAS Human Relations, AS Cultural Diversity,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Recognize how literature helps in understanding the human condition. Increase their understanding of how the distinct African American culture and literary voices have contributed to American literature. Understand the history and culture of African Americans. Appreciate major African American literary voices, the subjects and themes of their works, which illuminate an understanding of the African American experience. Appreciate African American writes contributions and innovations to mainstream literature. Interpret literature, in particular African American literature, through critical reading. Demonstrate how an appreciation of African American literature enhances ones own personal awareness and creativity. Write and speak confidently about your own and others ideas.