ENGL 2130 African American Literature
Beginning with Phyllis Wheatley’s poetry and progressing through slave narratives, the Harlem Renaissance, and into contemporary literature, we explore African American experience through writing as a critical part of the socio-cultural and historical fabric of the United States and its literary traditions. We analyze various genres such as fiction, poetry, and drama in their historical, literary, and political contexts. Through discussion and writing, our examination of African American writers and their literature honors diverse cultural identities and communities, celebrates resilience, and illuminates the meaning and significance of literary works both on a personal and societal level.