ENG 272 African American
Literature and Film
This class serves as an
introduction to literature by exposing to students to key texts in the history
of African American literature. This course will focus on African American
literary texts that have been adapted to films. Ideally, the course will
introduce students the history of African American literature and film. Close
attention will be given to the politics of representation and adaptation. The
goal of this course is to improve close reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills.
Assignments
3 Close Readings
Midterm Paper
Reading Quizzes
3Film reviews
Final Paper
Texts (Books to Films)
Morrison, Toni. Beloved.
Gaines, Ernest. A
Lesson Before Dying
Walker, Alice. The
Color Purple.
Greenlee, Sam. The
Spook who Sat By the Door
Lorraine Hansberry. A
Raisin in the Sun
Soloman Northrop. 12
Years a Slave
Haley, Alex. The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Films
Micheaux, Oscar. Within
Our Gates
Lee, Spike. Do the
Right Thing
Burnett, Charles. The
Killer of Sheep