EL 2201 - Survey of Afro-Amer Lit I

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

This lecture/discussion course examines African-America literature from Phillis Wheatley to Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Texts include poetry, essays, poems, stories, and novels. In close textual analysis, students trace recurrent themes and images and develop an appreciation of each author's unique contribution to the African-American tradition. In- terpretive essays and a research paper are required. Offered periodically. Prerequisite: EC II Placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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