ENG 222 - Introduction to African Literature 3 cr.

This course will survey African literature through short stories, poetry, drama, music, folktales and film. Students will examine African literature from pre‐colonial, colonial to post colonial times. Students will be able to recognize the rich contributions of African authors. They will identify the building blocks of a universal civilization based upon the works of Achebe, Senghor, Cesaire, Beti, Maran and others. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. May be offered by request.