AAS 260 - Black Writers I

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits The first semester of this two-semester course is designed to give students an introduction to Black American literature, and examines how 20th century Black American writers have been influenced by their Black heritage, particularly the institution of slavery, and how they have then proceeded to locate their characters within the history of the United States. The reading list includes writers such as James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Gloria Naylor, Alice Walker, and August Wilson.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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