CFI-214 — Classic and Modern African Ame
Students with a passion for literature will develop a deep understanding of literary theory. Course will focus on historical and cultural contexts of African American Literature ranging from nineteenth-century slave narratives, to Kill A Mockingbird, to the modern novel, The Help. The course emphasizes the ways in which African American characters have articulated and responded to issues of identity, discrimination, and empowerment within the Euro-American context. Students will engage in meaningful book talks, write literary critiques, and speak critically about multi-genres of African American Literature. Varied forms of media will be introduced as well to assist students in reading comprehension.