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Introduction to African-American Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.		 University Hall Y04-4140 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
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

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4140

Enrolled / Capacity

31 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Keith Jones

Tuition*

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