ENGL 217 : African Literature

Explore the literature of continental Africa, from ancient oral epics, tales, and poems to the postcolonial prose fiction, drama, and poetry of the past four decades. Study the works by authors such as Leopold Senghor, Amos Tutuola, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Okot p'Bitek, Mariama Ba, Buchi Emecheta and Alex LaGuma.

Prerequisites/Permissions

Restricted/Reserved for English Majors or Minors. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 and 105 (with grade ofC or higher), or ENGL 104 with or higher with concurrent enrollment in ENGL 105. Satisfies an English Major/Minor elective.

Essential Learning Outcomes

Attributes

COAS-Critical Thinking Course

Overview

Program

English

Credits

3