HU 364 - Contemporary Lit:American Voices

Institution:

Moore College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course will examine the work of authors whose voices represent a variety of cultural backgrounds found in America. Readings are drawn from the explosion of ethnic literature that has occurred since the mid-twentieth century. Selections will include poetry, short stories and novels by Native American, African American and Asian American authors, such as Leslie Marmon Silko, N. Scott Momaday, Louise Erdrich, Paule Marshall, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maxine Hong Kingston, Frank Chin, and Amy Tan, among others. While much of the focus will be on individual authors, we will also consider how these authors handle themes such as self-definition, cultural survival, story-telling and social mobility, in addition to their use of narrative structure and literary devices such as the double or doppelganger. Satisfies: Humanities/Liberal Arts elective requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moore.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 568-4515

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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