The short story is an important narrative form in the United States where it has maintained popularity over its long history dating from the eighteenth century. This course employs a critical race studies and cultural studies approach and centers on the development of the short story in African American literature as well as on the prevalent issues and themes in African American literature. Many black writers have found that the short story form provides a viable structure in which to present varied topics from African American life, history, and culture.

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An intensive study of fifty major works of Afro-American Studies. Required of all first-year doctoral candidates, and open only to them.

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Overview of the history of African-Americans from the development of colonial slavery and the rise of African-American communities and culture. African background; Black protest tradition including abolitionism; the distinct experience of Black women. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

Overview of the history of African-Americans from the development of colonial slavery and the rise of African-American communities and culture. African background; Black protest tradition including abolitionism; the distinct experience of Black women. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

Overview of the history of African-Americans from the development of colonial slavery and the rise of African-American communities and culture. African background; Black protest tradition including abolitionism; the distinct experience of Black women. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

Overview of the history of African-Americans from the development of colonial slavery and the rise of African-American communities and culture. African background; Black protest tradition including abolitionism; the distinct experience of Black women. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

Interdisciplinary introduction to the basic concepts and literature in the disciplines covered by Black Studies. Includes history, the social sciences, and humanities as well as conceptual frameworks for investigation and analysis of Black history and culture.

Expository writing focusing primarily on argumentative and narrative essays. Discussion and practice of logic "inductive and deductive reasoning" as it relates as it relates to the argumentative essay form. Topics as thesis on main idea, organization, style, unity, supporting evidence, avoiding logical fallacies, and basic writing mechanics, including constructing sentences, paragraphing, transitions, and correct grammar.