ENGL 220(S) Introduction to African-American Writing (Same as American Studies 220)*
This course will examine texts by some of the most influential African-American
writers, analyzing the common themes and narrative strategies that constitute
what may be defined as an African-American literary tradition. Authors to
be considered include: W. E. B. DuBois, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston,
Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Ishmael Reed. Requirements:
a series of quizzes, three short papers, and possibly a final
exam.
Prerequisite: a 100-level English course, except 150 (formerly 103). This
course will be taught in two sections, with the enrollment limited to 35
in each section.