ENGL-223 Black American Literature

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; Successful completion of ENGL-101  or ENGL-103  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course focuses on the analysis and appreciation of literary works written by Black Americans from the 18th century to the present. Through critical reading and analysis of novels, short stories, dramatic works, and poetry, students will understand how the Black American literature responds and contributes to American history, culture, and artistic expression.

Course Outcomes
1. Apply critical thinking to the analysis of Black American literature
2. Develop clear and coherent written arguments that analyze and interpret Black American literature
3. Examine Black American literature through a lens of global and cultural awareness

4. Participate constructively in discussions focused on the analysis and appreciation of Black American literature