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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.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.65

0.01% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.67%

-1.23% from Historical

A Rate
56.67%

-10.09% from Historical

Class Size
30

-73.78% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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