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African Images in Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4120 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the different ways in which African writers have represented the continent of Africa by focusing on their struggle to develop authentic forms and images. Through the reading of selected folk tales, novels, and poems from different African societies, participants consider such issues as the influence of colonialism on creative writing; the politics of African culture; race and class; the images and status of women.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4120

Enrolled / Capacity

7 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Sheldon George

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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