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What is African American Literature?

African American literature, according to Encyclopedia Brittannica, is a body of literature written by Americans of African descent. Writings began as early as the 18th century with poet, Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) who was the first African American author of a book of poetry.

Notable African Americans

Meet 16 female African American slaves who became famous for standing up against their owners and society.

Description

Examines significant works by African-American writers from the eighteenth century to the present.

Program Learning Outcomes

This course will support student achievement of at least one of the following program learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts in English.

Assignment Instructions and Other Information

Throughout the semester, this class will focus heavily on class discussion. Therefore, it is vital that you arrive to class each week having read the assigned material and prepared to contribute to the discussion. You are expected to contribute each week with a thoughtful observation or question about the text.

Grading Policies

In this class, we will be working with the point system to determine your overall grade. The following represents the grading scale:

Course Policies

In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. At times, however, students may miss classes. Attendance will be recorded in Brightspace and MyWeb. Absences for English 206 will fall into three categories:

Institutional Policies

Brewton-Parker College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified students with learning, physical, or other disabilities and impairments, whether chronic or temporary, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. §794), its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and other applicable state and federal laws.

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What is the African American literature course?

This course is a study of the periods and major genres of African-American Literature – poetry, prose, drama, vernacular tradition, essays, and non-fiction. Selected major works and authors are taken from all the periods of African-American literature to show the breadth and variety of African-American literary tradition.

Why is studying literature important?

Studying such literature can be aesthetically pleasing; equip one with analytical skills; encourage the exploration of a diversity of content, authors, and genres; and reveal valuable insights about the human condition , thus broadening one’s spiritual and intellectual outlook.

What to do after reading the course syllabus and student expectations?

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.