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ENGL 327Black Diasporic Lives: 1740-1900

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
English
Cross-listed
BLKST 240

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to cultural productions of the Black diaspora pre-1900, with an emphasis on political writing, memoir, fiction, and journalism. Students will engage works from a variety of regions, situated in their historical and cultural contexts, even as connections will be drawn to later social movements.

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  • This course was incredible, Dr. Jennifer Harris is very engaging, knowledgable, and well-spoken. Don't let the pre-1900 stuff scare you away, I'm not usually into historical material either but this course was soo interesting and she keeps it engaging with a variety of articles and books you explore in class. I think EVERYONE should take this course, even if you're not 100% into the Black Diaspora, it really opens your eyes up to our world. It's not a bird course by any means, but it's easy in the sense that if you come to class and do the readings and raise your hand every now and then you'll do well. She goes over the readings very thoroughly so that you'll have a great understanding of…

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