THEY: RACE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

AFROAMER 155

Course Description

The evolution of stereotypes. The literary manifestations of the assumptions black and white American writers hold toward members of the opposite race.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.93

12.24% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.92% from Historical

A Rate

85.71%

78.15% from Historical

Class Size

-66.98% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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THEY: RACE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

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