AFST 140 - African American Literature I

Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The origins of an African American literary tradition from the Colonial period to the early 20th century. Themes include the African Diaspora, slavery, folk culture, race, and social equality. Such authors as Equiano, Wheatley, Douglass, Brown, Jacobs, Harper, Washington, and Du Bois. Open only to students who have fulfilled the Writing Proficiency Exam requirement.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as ENGL 140.


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