AFR 265 - African-American Biographies

Institution:

Wellesley College

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Description:

Cudjoe This course traces the life stories of prominent African Americans, which, in their telling, have led to dramatic changes in the lives of Afri-can-American people. Some were slaves; some were investigative journalists; some were novelists; and one is the president of the United States. We will examine the complex relationship between the community and the individual; the personal and the political and how these elements interact to form a unique African-American person. The course also draws on related video presentations to dramatize these life stories. Authors include Linda Brent, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, Richard Wright, Maya Angelou, Malcolm X and Barack Obama. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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