English 517-001
Studies in African American Literature: Mythic Spaces in African Epics & African American Novels & Films
Instr: Grayson, Sandra
Office: CRT 476; 229-4524
e-mail: sgrayson@uwm.edu
Office hours:
Course Information: T&R; 11:00am-12:15pm; CRT 321
Course Description
This course will explore mythic spaces represented in selected African and African American texts. Of special interest will be the Mande epic tradition (West Africa) and selected African American films and novels. Attention is also given to historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts. This course integrates traditional methodologies and technology to explore the subject. English 517 is cross-listed with the Department of Africology.
