ENGL 315 - African Literature

Institution:

Virginia State University

Subject:

Description:

Study of the literature(s) of Africa from pre-colonial to contemporary times. Includes investigation of the relationship between oral and written forms, and how "Orature" has influenced and continues to influences written African literature. Will include representative works from such writers as Achebe, Soyinka, WaThiongo, Head, Emecheta, Ba, Osundare, U'Tamsi, and Aidoo

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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