EN 378 - Race and Ethnicity in American Literature

(3.00 cr.)

An examination of the impact of race and ethnicity in the formation of American literature from the colonial period to the present. Selections include autobiography, poetry, and fiction by authors from a variety of racial and ethic backgrounds. Special attention is given to the impact of slavery, immigration, and the civil rights movement on literary expression.

Prerequisite: EN 101 , one EN 200-level core course.
Interdisciplinary Studies: IAF/IU