Contemporary Modern American Novel--Multicultural, ENG 442

This course explores a variety of contemporary modern novels by diverse writers. In particular, this course focuses on the plural nature of US culture. Featured novels include texts by Asian Americans, Black Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and women. Seminar style discussions will analyze critical perspctives as well as textual specifics.
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Courses for Spring 2005

Black Women Writers

This course explores diverse writings by Black women: autobiography, fiction, poetry, social and literary criticism, and essays.  Black Women Writers illuminate how they transcend under-representation in literature and academia, as well as the double oppression of being Blacks and women.
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African American Popular Culture

African Americans have contributed greatly to American culture.  This course presents and analyzes a sampling of literature, music, film, sports, and fashion. Particular attention will be given to how African American expression culture merges (or clashes) with European American structure.
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