Listed in: Black Studies, as BLST-345 | English, as ENGL-276 | Film and Media Studies, as FAMS-379 | Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies, as SWAG-208
Aneeka A. Henderson (Section 01)
(Offered as SWAG 208, BLST 345 [US], ENGL 276, and FAMS 379) Through a close reading of texts by African American authors, we will critically examine the characterization of female protagonists, with a specific focus on how writers negotiate literary forms alongside race, gender, sexuality, and class in their work. Coupled with our explication of poems, short stories, novels, and literary criticism, we will explore the stakes of adaptation in visual culture. Students will analyze the film and television adaptations of twentieth-century fiction. Authors will include Toni Morrison, Lorraine Hansberry, Alice Walker, and Gloria Naylor. Expectations include three writing projects, a group presentation, and various in-class assignments.
All class meetings will occur remotely and consist of lecture and small group discussions throughout the semester.
This course fulfills a requirement for the Five College Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice (RHRJ) certificate.
Limited to 18 students. Priority given to those students who attend the first day of the class. Open to first-year students with consent of the instructor. Fall semester. Professor Henderson.
If Overenrolled: Priority given to those students who attend the first day of class
Cost: $30 ?
Section 01
Tu 11:50 AM - 01:10 PM ONLI ONLI
Th 11:50 AM - 01:10 PM ONLI ONLI
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Raisin in the Sun | Required, Edition updated 8/27/20 | TBD | ||||
| The Bluest Eye | Required | TBD | ||||
| The Bluest Eye: A Play | Required | TBD | ||||
| The Color Purple | Required | TBD | ||||
| Women of Brewster Place | Required | TBD | ||||
| They Say/I Say | Required | TBD | ||||
| MLA Handbook (8th edition) | Suggested | TBD |