This survey course of contemporary African literature exposes students to the diversity of the themes, styles and modes of expression peculiar to the enormous continent of Africa. Students study the oral tradition as it is reflected in folktales, stories, and poems. In addition to reading essays and articles about social and historical conditions that affect the literature of the continent, students read numerous short stories and at least three novels, each reflecting the culture of a different region of the continent. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN
- Teacher: Alison Ruch