ENG 3520 African American Poetry

Critically studies African American poetry, including vernacular forms. Identifies formal elements of poetry while attending to the political and historical contexts of the writing. Authors may include Wheatley, Horton, Hammon, F.E.W. Harper, DuBois, J.W. Johnson, Dunbar, Hughes, McKay, Toomer, Spencer, G.D. Johnson, Brooks, Jones, M. Harper, Hayden, Jordan, Reed, Giovanni, Sanchez, Clifton, Mullen, Alexander, and Komunyakaa. Vernacular forms studied may include spirituals, work songs, sermons, the blues, gospel, jazz, and hip hop. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1500
Credits: 3.0