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Eng 234
Survey in Minority Literature

Course Syllabus for ENG 234

Greenville Technical College
Arts and Sciences Division

English Department

     Course:  Eng 234

     Semester Credit Hours:  3.0

     Course Title:  Survey in Minority Literature 
 

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     Office Hours: See instructor’s class assignment schedule.

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     Prerequisite:  A Grade of C or better in Eng 102.

     Course Description: A critical study of minority writings examined from historical, 
     social, and psychological points of view.

      Purpose of Course: To acquaint students with minority authors, their cultures and 
     their thinking as a reflection of literary diversity. 

     NOTE: This course will focus on either African-American literature or 
     Native-American literature and may not be taken twice for credit.

     Required Texts:  TBA

     Additional Materials: Any additional materials required by an instructor will be 
     announced in class.

     Objectives of Course: Students who successfully complete the above course will
     have demonstrated with 70% accuracy or better the skills required to accomplish 
     the following minimum objectives: 

1. to pass with 70% accuracy or better a minimum of two timed tests in
   which they complete some or all of the following:

   • list and discuss important characteristics of minority literature,

   • associate literary works and genres with social, historical, and political issues of various periods,

   • list and discuss major authors and themes of the periods covered,

   • list and discuss author's views as reflections of setting and vernacular,

   • define literary terms relevant to the works studied;
     

2. to complete at least 3 writing assignments either out of class or in class with an average grade of 70% or better, according to the department's Theme Standard Sheet.  NOTE: The instructor may substitute an oral report or panel discussion for one of the writing assignments;
   

3. to-pass with 70% accuracy a comprehensive exam, given in the published final exam period, demonstrating a cumulative knowledge of the items listed in objective 1 or demonstrating the ability to synthesize trends or themes in the material listed in objective 1.