247. African American Women's Literature
This course is a study of African American women's literature. It is also a survey of the topics and themes in American and African American women's literary history from the 19th century to the present. Topics include abolitionism; citizenship and suffrage; gender ideals and racial uplift; interracial alliances and relationships; expatriatism; and black assimilation, among others.
Limited to sophomore, juniors and seniors.
Connections:
Conx 20034 The Historical Context of Contemporary American Culture
Conx 23005 Women in the United States