ENGL W3401 - African-American Literature, 1940 to the present

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Description:

An introduction to African American literary and cultural studies. In this second part of the historical survey, we will focus our attention on the politics of representation in twentieth century African American literature from Richard Wright's first novel, Native Son (1940), to John Edgar Wideman's seminal memoir, Brothers and Keepers (1984). How do we locate these texts within an appropriate historical and cultural context? What theories of representation best serve our needs as readers of race, gender, and class? Does it make sense to teach these works as a distinct literary tradition? Course requirements: mandatory class attendance and participation, two five-page essays, and final examination. Previous enrollment in Eng W3400X is not required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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