Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis course presents a variety of literary works that illuminate African American experiences, history, and culture. Readings are chosen for their literary, historical, cultural, philosophical, and psychological importance within the context of African American communities. The course focuses on the relation between texts and broader historical, political, aesthetic, and cultural themes and conditions. This course also exposes students to distinguishing elements of selected literary forms and to the art and practice of analyzing and writing about literature. 