The development of African literature in English and in translation. Although special attention will be paid to the novels of Chinua Achebe, writers such as Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Camara Laye, Wole Soynika, Miriama Ba, Nawal El Saadawi, and Buchi Emecheta will also be considered. The influence of oral tradition on these writers' styles as well as the thematic links between them and writers of the Black awakening in America and the West Indies will be discussed.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 30

Prerequisites: None.

Instructor: Staff

Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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