Department of English Department of English College of Arts and Sciences
African American Literature Concentration Highlights
The African American Literature Concentration is designed to familiarize students with the varied chronological development of African American Literature, 1750 to the present. The course offerings offer a full range of approaches, from the study of historical periods and genres to the most recent developments in literary criticism and theory.

In addition to the 12-hour English Core Requirement, African American Literature majors must complete the four courses on the following list:

  • 3325 Survey of African American Lit. through the Harlem Renaissance
  • 3326 Survey of African American Lit. since the Harlem Renaissance
  • 4372 Major African American Authors through the Harlem Renaissance
  • 4373 Major African American Authors since the Harlem Renaissance

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