AML 2600 Introduction to African American Literature

Introduces the concepts and methodologies for the study of selected African American and related literature from its beginning in the colonial period to the present. The course considers both African and European influences, covers a variety of genres, and relates African American literary works to historical and present-day concerns.  Students will learn to use shared language and methods of inquiry to analyze texts, apply literary theories, and construct and communicate their own arguments.

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

Grade of C or better in ENC 1102.

Distribution

Meets AA General Education, Literature requirement. A writing emphasis course.

Offered

FA, SP.