English 247 - African American Women's Literature

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course is a study of African American women's literature. It is also a survey of the topics and themes in American and African American women's literary history from the 19th century to the present. Topics include abolitionism; citizenship and suffrage; gender ideals and racial uplift; interracial alliances and relationships; expatriatism; and black assimilation, among others. Limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors. (Deyonne Bryant) Connections: Conx 20034 The Historical Context of Contemporary American Culture, Conx 23005 Women in the United States

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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