INTRODUCTION TO BLACK WOMEN WRITERS

AFROAMER/GEN&WS 222

Course Description

An introduction to the writings of Afro-American women from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. Fiction, autobiography, non-fiction prose, and poetry will be read and discussed.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.28

-3.92% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.59% from Historical

A Rate

27.78%

-41.4% from Historical

Class Size

-67.24% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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