ABS 330 - African American Literature

Description:
Survey of African American and Black literature across different eras. Analyzes how texts represent history, re-orient readers to systems of racism, and serve as sites of cultural expression. ENG 330 and ABS 330 are cross-listed courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or higher and completion of an Academic Writing II course with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (5) Contact Hours: 5

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define key concepts in relation to the study of Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusivity including antiracism, racism, race, ethnicity, discrimination, privilege, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and intersectionality.
Analyze the role of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States.
Describe intersections between race and ethnicity and other minoritized identities.
Explain systematic and structural mechanisms that perpetuate both privilege and inequities.
Compare and contrast your own core values, assumptions, and biases with those held by other individuals, cultures, or societies.
Examine the socio-political and cultural history out of which African Americans have written.
Analyze texts representing different genres and periods of African American literature.
Distinguish recurring themes in African American literature relating to historical, cultural, and societal concerns.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/24

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online