2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook Archived Catalog
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ENGL 2055 - African American Literature3 sem hrs cr
This course is a survey of African American literature from its beginnings through the present. Representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts using high-impact practices.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020
In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.
Formerly/Same As ENGL 2530
Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT
Master Course Syllabus Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…
- demonstrate knowledge of literature from a significant body of American literary works written by people of African descent.
- display critical-thinking, reading, and writing competence.
- identify recurrent themes in African American literature.
- connect social issues in texts with social justice in contemporary society.
- demonstrate knowledge of course materials through diverse assessments.
- exchange ideas with faculty and peers about important issues related to African American literature and culture calmly and respectfully.
- discuss significant African American writers of fiction, poetry, and speeches.
- collaborate with peers to research influential African Americans effectively.
- discuss the special insight into America provided by African American writers.
- relate to African American culture through field trips, music, film, podcasts, and other means.
- discuss the depth and diversity of the African American literary tradition.
Course Objectives
- To improve critical-thinking, critical-reading, and analytical-writing skills
- To build communication skills as speakers and writers
- To collaborate with classmates to produce appropriate academic work
- To discover significant contributions African Americans have made to American literature and thought
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