ENG-225 African American Literature

Explore the poetry, fiction, nonfiction and drama of the African Americans of the United States from the 18th century to the present. Study major literary, political, and social currents that inspired this writing. Prerequisite: ENG 101/ENG 101A or permission of department. Note: Also offered as AFA 225, AFA 225H and ENG 225H; credit is given for only one of the following: AFA 225, AFA 225H, ENG 225 or ENG 225H.

Term: Fall 2026

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 001

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: MW

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Start Date: 08/31/2026

End Date: 12/20/2026

Location: Main Campus

Room: HUM 014 Building:
Humanities

Instructor: S. Spoor (Subject to change)

Class Size: 24

General Education Requirement: Diversity Requirement, Arts and Humanities

Section Info: Seminar classes are discussion-based and require active participation.