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Honors African American Studies
Course Information
This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to African American history, literature, and culture. Students examine significant social, political, economic, and religious issues as well as issues of identity in the lives of African Americans from the sixteenth century to the present. In addition to readings in historical backgrounds and documents, students explore texts ranging from slave narratives, folktales, and spirituals to the works of writers, artists, and musicians during the Harlem Renaissance to contemporary works by such writers as Alice Walker and Henry Lewis Gates and filmmaker Spike Lee. Through a variety of assignments and activities, students continue to develop their skills in reading, speaking, and research, with special emphasis on the writing process. |
Prerequisites: None
Materials: Books must be supplied by your school
Site requirements: Occasional student access to computer with Internet during class time
Recommended weight: Honors
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