CMLT C460 - Origins of African Literature

Institution:

Indiana University-Northwest

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Description:

The roots of Francophone African literature in the Antilles. Haitian literature (Price-Mars, Cesaire, Depestre). The Paris movement of Negritude (Senghor, Damas, Cesaire). Contribution of Afro-American writers (Hughes, McKay, Toomer). African poetry (Senghor, D. Diop, Dadie) and novels (Camara Laye, Beti, Oyono). All readings in English translations. (Occasionally)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iun.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 980-6500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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