Course Schedule
Fall 2026
AFAS
AFAS 160D1 – Introduction to African American Literature
Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160 · Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist
Introduction to African American literature will explore the linguistic and cultural roots and traditions of literary writing by African Americans in three centuries of American history focusing on select readings in poetry, drama, non-fiction, and fictional prose. The overall goal of the course is to introduce students to different perspectives of American history, through an Africana lens, and apply the different genres, contexts, and content of literary production by African American writers from the 1700s to the late 20th century, to an overall critique of American Culture.
Introduction to African American literature will explore the linguistic and cultural roots and traditions of literary writing by African Americans in three centuries of American history focusing on select readings in poetry, drama, non-fiction, and fictional prose. The overall goal of the course is to introduce students to different perspectives of American history, through an Africana lens, and apply the different genres, contexts, and content of literary production by African American writers from the 1700s to the late 20th century, to an overall critique of American Culture.
Section
101
Days
Time
Date
Aug 24 - Oct 14
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
36 / 120
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Carter, Bryan
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Aug 24 - Oct 14
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 36 / 120
Section
101
Days
Time
Date
Oct 15 - Dec 9
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
4 / 60
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Abana, Yuxuf A
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 15 - Dec 9
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 4 / 60
Section
201
Days
Time
Date
Aug 24 - Oct 14
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
36 / 120
- +
- Section: 201
- Instructor: Carter, Bryan
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Aug 24 - Oct 14
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 36 / 120
Section
201
Days
Time
Date
Oct 15 - Dec 9
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
4 / 60
- +
- Section: 201
- Instructor: Abana, Yuxuf A
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 15 - Dec 9
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 4 / 60