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.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
WSC 001. Credit given for this course or ENGL 140, not both.