African Literature

Catalog description

This course is a survey of Sub-Saharan African Literature written and translated into English. The course offers an examination of the themes, motifs, style, and structure of the literature. The literature will be studied in relationship to the cultural, social, historical, political, and economic issues which have served to inform the development of African literary traditions. While the primary focus of the course is Black African writers from 20th and 21st centuries, limited exposure to North African Literature, Literature of non-indigenous groups, and Oral Traditions is provided.