EN 393 - Race and Racism in African American Art and Literature

(3.00 cr.)

Students grapple with African American artistic and literary explorations of visibility as a determining characteristic of race and racism in America. Students study novels, poetry, essays, painting, sculpture, photography, performance art, and printmaking by African American artists and writers. The course provides students a thumbnail sketch of African American literary and art history while also helping them explore important themes such as racial violence, racial identity, double consciousness, and the politics of racial representation. Same course as AH 330 .

Prerequisite: EN 101 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: IAF