An introduction to the basic concepts of literary analysis. Students will be introduced to interesting works of fiction and will have the opportunity to discuss them with other students.

In this course we’ll take a look at some interesting examples of Black/African-American literature and literature written about the Black/African-American experience. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen their analytical skills and are strongly encouraged to form their own opinions. During this course we’ll discuss questions such as: What characterizes Black/African-American literature? How has slavery and discrimination affected the literary consciousness of Black/African-Americans? What validity, if any, do works by Caucasian authors writing about the Black/African-American experience have?