ENGL 2230 - Studies in African American Literatures

Hours: 4
Topical, thematic investigations of the literary arts in African American communities, cultures, or subcultures. Literature is situated in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; understood as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and political transformation; and explored as a vehicle of imaginative, creative expression. Considers a variety of writers and genres; engaged contemporary or historical texts; advances intermediate reading and writing skills; devotes 1-credit hour to foundational research experiences and information literacy; and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, critically, and creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or INST 1500.
Notes: This course may be used as a substitute for the INST Creativity and Culture requirement.

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ENGL 2230 - Studies in African American Literatures