ENGL227 — Survey of African American Literature II
(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP) A survey of African American literature from the Harlem Renaissance to the present, including poetry, speeches, blues, jazz, hip-hop, fiction, non-fiction, and drama. This course emphasizes the trends, patterns, and historical incidents that have influenced recurrent themes in African American literature. Students read, analyze, and respond critically to texts in class discussions, examinations, and essays. Students may enroll in ENGL 227 without having taken ENGL 226 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101, ENGL101A