AFRO AM 020 - African-American Literature I

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    Class Size
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    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None. Recommended: Self-placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L 110.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the literary, social and historical aspects of works authored by African American. The course reveals the progression of a people and culture in American society, artistically expressed by African American writers. The course analyzes of the literary, social, and historical aspects of essays, novels, drama, short stories and poetry written by African-Americans. It examines and reflects upon American society through the literature that African Americans produce, especially as it pertains to issues of social justice, agency and self-affirmation.