AS 3040 - The Literature of the Black Diaspora

Institution:

North Park University

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Description:

Traces the literary history of Black people beginning with the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt and concluding with works by such modern writers as Toni Morrison and Alice Walker. Emphasizes the literature production of African, African-American, and Caribbean authors in exploring the dynamics of the Black Diasporic experience. Uses techniques of literary analysis in examining representative poems, novels, plays, autobiographies, tracts and essays. Highlights the contribution of history to interpreting the work of Black artists. Prerequisites: ENG 1750.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northpark.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 244-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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