THE BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT

AFROAMER 338

Course Description

Focuses on the notion of blackness as it is developed in the poetry and drama of key figures of the 1960s Black Arts Movement. Emphasizes the emergence of a critical discourse specific to a "new" black aesthetic.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.64

2.24% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.45%

1.99% from Historical

A Rate

72.73%

1.12% from Historical

Class Size

-2.46% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Melanie Herzog

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4.3

Rating

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