ENGL 3343 - Studies in African American Literature

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1102 and (ENGL 2110, ENGL 2111, ENGL 2112, ENGL 2120, ENGL 2121, ENGL 2122, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2131 or ENGL 2132) with a grade of “C” or better or by permission of instructor
This course examines texts that reflect varied African-American life experiences and considers their engagement with the rest of the American/World literary tradition. Students will study fictional and non-fictional works to explore the racial, gender, social, cultural and political constructions that have historically figured into African Americans’ literary imagination and informed their material conditions. Students will also learn the conventions, terms and movements that will enable them to engage critically with African American literary expression