ENG 257 - African-American Literature

Institution:

Linn-Benton Community College

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Description:

(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp As needed Focuses on African-American culture and tradition (social, political, historical) through an exploration of the literature by African-Americans. Studies works by African-American writers on their own terms, understanding the genres they created, the subjects they expressed, and their indelible voices in the American grain. This emphasis on African American voices, on their own terms, enriches understanding not only of these primary American authors, but also enriches our understanding of the rich cultural diversity of American literature. Prerequisite: WR 121 skill level suggested.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.linnbenton.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 917-4999

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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