1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

The course studies the development of African American novel from its
beginning up to the present day. Students are also acquainted with the
development of African American literature from "slave narratives" to protest novels, modernism, postmodernism as well as female writing and cultural studies. The course presents the shift in the perception of African American literature from marginal to accepted and theorized. The eight selected novels that are dealt with during the course show specific changes and various aspects of African American writing as well as different perceptions of African American literature during several centuries.

Criteria of evaluation in ECTS points:
-written exam 2,5
-essay 1
-class attendance 1,5

1. Upon the completion of the course students will be able to:
   1. Demonstrate the knowledge of main literary periods, works and authors in African American literature.
   2. Explain basic facts, theories and principles of the mentioned area.
   3. Analyze and interpret selected literary works.
   4. Compare and evaluate the mentioned periods and works of African American literature.

1. , Primarna literatura:, , , .
2. , Graham, Maryemma,(ed.). The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel. (Cambridge: UP, 2004).
   Napier, Winston, (ed.). African American Literary Theory. (New York and London, UP, 2000)., , , .

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