ENGL 248 - African American Lit

Institution:

Green River College

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Description:

A survey of African-American literature from its colonial origins through the 21st century. The course will require close reading and written interpretation from among the following genres-- African-American fiction, poetry, drama, essays, songs, and film-- and it will focus on such historical periods/movements as abolitionism and the slave narrative, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and postmodernism. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101. Satisfies a humanities/fine arts/English requirement for AA degree. Formerly ENGL 225.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.greenriver.edu/

Phone Number:

(253) 833-9111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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