ENG 153: THE BLACK WRITER IN AMERICAN LITERATURE
3 hours, 3 credits
Literature by Black American authors; consideration of the nature of this literature—its characteristic forms, imagery, archetypes and styles. Readings include works of Dunbar, Hughes, Cullen, DuBois, Wright, Ellison, Jones and Baldwin, with emphasis on prose. The course will require critical essays, including a researched paper.
Prerequisite: ENG 100, 110, or 111
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in its Diversity
Summer & Fall 2024 Sections
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