AML 2600 - Introduction to African American Literature - (I)

3 credits
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better
Students will be introduced to African American literature in the United States from the 18th century to the present. The course will cover major literary movements, history, themes, and cultural productions as they relate to the Black American experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the evolution of African American literature from the 18th century to the present as well as its significant movements, contexts, concepts, and figures.

This writing-intensive course requires a minimum of 4,000 words across multiple college-level, faculty-evaluated written assignments. If completed with a “C” or better, this course will be counted toward partial fulfillment of the Writing Intensive course requirements.

(I) International or Diversity Focus