AAS 261 - Black Writers II

Institution:

Adelphi University

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3 credits The second semester of this two-semester course is designed to give students an introduction to Black Caribbean literature, and examines how 20th century Caribbean-American writers have been influenced by their Black or Hispanic heritage, and in particular, how individual, ethnic/racial, and national identity has been affected by the immigration experience. The reading list includes writers such as Julia Alvarez (the Dominican Republic), Michelle Cliff (Jamaica), Edwidge Danicat (Haiti), Cristina Garcia (Cuba), Jamaica Kincaid (Antigua), Paule Marshall (Barbados), and Derek Walcott (St. Lucia). * AAS 260 and AAS 261 are cross-listed with ENG 262 and ENG 263, respectively. May be taken to fulfill elective credit for English major.

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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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