AAS 2140 - African American Literature

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: English 1102 completed with a C or higher (or taken concurrently).
Description
Historical survey of English-language literature by people of African descent in the Americas, particularly in the U.S., with consideration of literary genres, conventions, and modes. Issues such as periodization, canon formation, national identity, and the interrelationships between literature and other elements of culture will be explored.