AA 230 - Langston Hughes and the Blues Aesthetic

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Bates College

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Description:

In his infamous essay, "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain," Langston Hughes argued that black artists should look at black cultural art forms instead of imitating Euro-American art. Hughes insisted that blues music represented an original art form that articulated the experiences of African Americans. This course explores the life of Langston Hughes and his contributions to the development of a blues aesthetic in African American literature. Selections by other prominent writers and critics, such as Toni Morrison, Ralph Ellison, Gayl Jones, Albert Murray, Alan Lomax, and Houston Baker also contribute to this exploration of the blues aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): One 100-level English course. Enrollment limited to 25. T. Robinson.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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