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Introduction to African-American Literature

Course #: AFRSTY 100

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.

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2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 14129 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
George,Sheldon Laurie McCormack M01-0420
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 33
Enrolled: 33
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
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Course Attributes: International

2025 Winter

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1147
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Morris,Suzanne On-line course
Session: WS1 3W
Class Dates: 01/06/2025 - 01/24/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
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Course Attributes: International

2025 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
02 13547 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
George,Sheldon Laurie McCormack M02-0419
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
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Course Attributes: International