African American Literature 1

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African American literature written during the period from 1760 to 1940 is studied, including slave narratives, poetry, short stories, speeches and essays. Students will consider the literature within a sociohistorical context, including such topics as the background of the African American Renaissance, the Talented Tenth, double consciousness, the rise of the Black Intelligentsia and the Harlem school. This course will prepare students for critical thinking and academic writing about literature.