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Introduction to African-American Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0419 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0419
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0419

Enrolled / Capacity

6 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Sheldon George

Tuition*

$1984 (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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