AFST 139 - (LT, CC) The African Novel

Semester Hours: 3
Introduces selected African novelists of the 20th century such as Chinua Achebe, Sembene Ousmane, Ayi Kwei Armah, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Bessie Head, Buchi Emecheta and Solomon Mutswairo. Analysis of African literary themes, such as traditional and modern conflicts, resistance to colonialism, effects of independence, neocolonial dilemmas and images of the African woman.

Prerequisites & Course Notes
Same as ENGL 139.



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