ENG 3100 - Introduction to African-American Studies

Goals: To develop an understanding of several key issues in African American Studies emphasizing close textual reading and analysis. Additionally, students participate in academic service learning to synthesize textual and experiential learning.

Content: The course materials will focus on critical readings about construction of race as a concept; intersections of race, class and gender; afrocentrism; pan-africanism; diasporic connections; nationalism; religious dimension; literary theory and popular culture.

Prerequisite: FYW 1120 or equivalent first-year writing course

Credits: 4