A study of selected writings by Black identified writers working primarily in the twentieth and twenty first centuries. Questions of origins, conceptual models, and the constitution of Black culture in the U.S. will be addressed. Readings will stress the diversity and multiplicity of Black literature in the U.S. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Cultures and Peoples requirement for graduation. Category C.

Prerequisite: Any 200-level ENGL course with a D or better.