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Introduction to African-American Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 University Hall Y01-1320 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y01-1320
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This survey course examines the writings of African-Americans who have made unique contributions to the African-American literary tradition. The course explores these writings in terms of their sociohistorical context, making use of analyses of character, plot, and symbolism. It gives particular attention to the writers' roles as social critics. Among the writers whose work may be considered are Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Leroi Jones, Ernest Gaines, George Jackson, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y01-1320

Enrolled / Capacity

28 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Sheldon George

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.