HNAR-212: Reading Black Women's Lit

This interactive, group-oriented class will explore the writing of Black American women by looking at multi-genre work from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Students will read and make comparisons between texts and reflect on how the information provides a new understanding of our current historical era. In addition, there will be relevant cultural asides (images, articles, music, etc.) that provide different perspectives on the piece under discussion. Students will come away from the course with a greater understanding of how to read, discuss, and analyze literature in a critical manner, and, through an exploration and an exchange of ideas, deepen their understanding of the impact of race and gender on society.