LIT 130 — African American Literature
This literature course is an introduction to the study and appreciation of literature written by African-American writers Students will be introduced to important movements in African American literature such as: the Harlem Renaissance, civil rights era, and slave narratives A broad range of Black American authors will be presented throughout the semester In order to provide a wide view of the contribution of African American writers in literature, various subgenres will be studied (children’s literature, young adult literature, non-fiction, and contemporary fiction)