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    ENGLISH 234 - African-American Literature I

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    Class Size
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    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) with a grade of "C" or better.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) with a grade of "C" or better. This course surveys African American literature, written by African American writers, which documents, interprets, and proclaims the Black experience in the United States. The course offers both chronological and thematic coverage of lit- erary content and identifies significant authors and their work in the various liter- ary forms, including autobiography, essay, and novel. The course also examines the relationship of this literature to individual struggles and social issues of Black Americans.