LIT231 — African American Literature
3 Cr. Per Week: 3 Lec. This course consists of the reading, discussion, and written analysis of the rich diversity of African-American Literature, uniquely suited to exploring issues of identity, social justice, oppression, intersectionality, and “the other,” both in its history as a literary genre, and in its subject matter. This course will include the works of writers from the colonial period; from the anti-slavery era; works of The Harlem Renaissance; works from the Black Arts Movement; and works from more contemporary voices. Occasionally Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (HUMN) and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) Click here for the Class Schedule
Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG103