ENGL 389: Black Men in America

Course Description

This course will examine the triumphs and challenges of African American men as they seek personal, political, and creative expression. This course incorporates several genres (narrative, fiction, essay, drama, poetry, music, and film) and the
voices of both black men and women who range from professional writers to politicians, from athletes to actors. Throughout the course, students will be asked to examine the writings through the lens of intersectionality and to analyze the extent to which perceptions regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, social class and other aspects of identity shape an individual’s American experience. Students will be required to critically read, discuss, analyze, and write their own responses to the genres covered in the texts. (OC).