ENH 221 - African American Literature

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CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

(Also AFA 221) 4 hours; 4 credits A sociological examination of African American literature as it has developed from the dynamic interaction between Black and White communities and movements within the Black community. Works by African American authors will be analyzed with respect to the dominant social forces of their times and the ideas about the historically persistent polemics of assimilation, separation, or cultural pluralism, and their relevance for Americans of African descent in their struggle for equality. (literature) (p&d) Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 151

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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