ENG 257 African American Literature

Focuses on African-American culture and tradition (social, political, historical) through an exploration of the literature by African-Americans. Studies works by African-American writers on their own terms, understanding the genres they created, the subjects they expressed, and their indelible voices in the American grain. This emphasis on African American voices, on their own terms, enriches understanding not only of these primary American authors, but also enriches an understanding of the rich cultural diversity of American literature.