Readings in Literatures of the Black Diaspora

This course explores the literary expressions of Africans and peoples of African descent as they are found in the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States. Works by such writers as Achebe, Ngugi, Kincaid, Walcott, Guillen, Morejon, Reed and Morrison may be included. Cross-listed with ENG 255.

Current Semester Information

240A: Rdgs:Lit-Black Diaspora

Tps:RdgsLit-Blk Diapora

This course emphasizes how to write about the literary expressions of peoples of African descent. Its focus, then, is on the writing skills and analytical approaches that will enable students to both understand and more fully appreciate the works of such writers as Achebe, Ngugi, Kincaid, Guillen, Morejon, Reed, and Morrison.