ENGL 054 : Afro-American Lit to 1940

Engage with the major authors, genres, journals, themes, movements, and debates that have shaped the African American literary tradition. Examine the cultural experiences of African/African Americans who helped shape the growth of the United States from its earliest beginnings through the early 1940s. Study the works of the authors, poets, artists, activists, and critical analysts who made an indelible mark in this area of literature, culture, and history.