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ETHNIC AND MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

ENGL 173
Course Description

Introduction to literature that reflects the writing and experience of minority and ethnic groups. Texts will focus on a theme or problem.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.5

-3.96% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.06%

-0.8% from Historical

A Rate
52.94%

-15.52% from Historical

Class Size
68

-39.13% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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