LITE 240 - African American Literature

1. Demonstrate familiarity with historical and social contexts affecting African American literature
2. Practice and discuss the close reading of various texts in African American literature.
3. Present on, or write a persuasive interpretation of a text with a clear controlling idea and well-chosen, well-organized evidence to support your argument.
4. Support, in writing or in a presentation, ideas, and claims using specific textual support from the assigned readings.
5. Exhibit, in classroom discussion, a presentation, and/or written responses, familiarity with literary terms.