Introduction to African Literatures and Cultures
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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Description
This course introduces students to the literatures of the African continent, in English, and the cultures from which they emerged, with an extended focus on the literatures of African diasporas. It provides a survey of African literatures, which may be organized by genres, themes, specific national or regional literatures, or particular literary and cultural movements and traditions in Africa. The course also addresses significant debates in the history of African literatures, including definitions of African literature, the languages of African literature, and the connections between African literature and imperialism, colonialism, postcolonialism, decolonization, and globalization.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-Year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Note
This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
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