English 345 - Topic: Richard Wright

'The first half of this seminar examines the major works of Richard Wright, including Uncle Tom's Children, 12 Million Black Voices, Native Son, Black Boy, and Black Power. The second half explores Wright's literary influence along with his political legacy to a range of modern and contemporary authors, including Zora Neale Hurston, Chester Himes, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison.'

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors. Prereq: 8 credits from the department beyond Engl-101 or permission of instructor