African American Literature (Diversity/RIS)
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General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
216
Course ID
00004372-2023-02-08
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Studies in African American literature from the slave narrative to contemporary writers. Content and focus to vary.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
06, 07
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand the development of and the changing meanings of African-American identity in the United States, across history and culture.
Outcome
Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
Outcome
Develop skills in analysis of and reflection upon their own personal responses to course content.
Outcome
Recognize the transformational influence of African-American texts and arts upon American cultural expressions.
Outcome
Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.
Outcome
Practice academic communication skills.
Dependencies
Programs
ENGL216
is a
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