ENG 3390 - Black Literature from 1930 to the Present

• Students will be able to describe characteristics of significant genres and authors of Black literature after 1930 using critical terminology.
• Students will be able to describe relationships between Black literary works since 1930 and their historical and cultural contexts.
• Students will be able to recognize multiple communication styles and strategies in Black writing and relate those to communication within and outside the classroom.
• Students will be able to evaluate and use strategies to mitigate their own biases and expectations in addressing Black literature.
• Students will be able to ask complex questions about Black literature and articulate answers that reflect multiple cultural perspectives.
• Students will be able to use literary evidence to make effective arguments about literary works.
• Students will be able to interact with others who are culturally different from themselves in an open and supportive way.