0504-459 - Toni Morrison

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

Through reading and discussion of Toni Morrison's novels and feminist and African-American critical theory, this course will allow students to follow the development of Morrison's art and to approach her work from alternative critical perspectives. Particular attention will be paid to the role of narrative in African-American culture and to Morrison's understanding of its literacy, historical and political function. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Cross-listed with women and gender studies, 0522-459. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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