ENGL 2055 - African American Literature

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a survey of African American literature from its beginnings through the present in which representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts using high-impact practices. Students will engage with African American texts in various genres as they explore literary issues related to culture, race, and social history.

  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

Students will demonstrate the ability to…

• improve critical-thinking, critical-reading, and analytical-writing skills.

• build communication skills as speakers and writers.

• collaborate with classmates to produce appropriate academic work.

• discover significant contributions African Americans have made to American literature and thought.