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Great prof, great com B class. As long as you keep up with reading the books and put some effort into the papers there's no problem getting an A. The readings and papers were time consuming but not difficult/graded harshly. Lectures are really engaging and he gives interesting analysis of the readings.Rate My Professors ↗
Great guy and class. John really makes you think about the reading and develop your own opinion. Overall, fairly easy and interesting class. We only had to write two papers. DO keep up on the reading.Rate My Professors ↗
Great prof & class! There are quizzes at the beginning of class, however if you do the reading you will get points for it because they are pretty easy. He assigns huge chunks of reading & e-mails them a day before they're due, which at times was stressful. Overall, he's a great professor & you read some great books. Great class for Comm B.Rate My Professors ↗
He expects you to read every time he assigns you something by making you take daily quizzes so be sure to show up to each class. However, he is a very easy grader generally as long as you listen to his instructions. Overall, he is a very nice guy even though some of his classes tend to be boring. Good class to take though.Rate My Professors ↗
He's hard to read, but the novel aren't. I liked this class, and by the end of the semester, came to appreciate his teaching style.Rate My Professors ↗
Great teacher with a lot of knowledge, very engaged with the class. Reading the books is essential as you have papers and discussion frequently. Good teacher!Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to African popular culture using literature, music, and media to explore the continent's diverse cultures and languages.
No offering record · Spring 2016
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Spring 2016–Spring 2016 · limited sampleA critical study of major works in contemporary African fiction.
No offering record · Spring 2016
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Fall 2011–Spring 2016 · limited sampleAFRICAN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct advanced research projects arranged with a faculty member.
No offering record · Spring 2016
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2016 | AFRICAN 212 | Introduction to African Popular Culture |
| Spring 2016 | AFRICAN 412 | Contemporary African Fiction |
| Spring 2016 | AFRICAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2015 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Spring 2015 | AFRICAN 402 | Theory of African Literature |
| Spring 2015 | AFRICAN 412 | Contemporary African Fiction |
| Spring 2015 | AFRICAN 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2014 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Fall 2014 | AFRICAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2014 | AFRICAN 901 | Seminar in Modern African Literature |
| Spring 2014 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Spring 2014 | AFRICAN 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2013 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Spring 2013 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Spring 2013 | AFRICAN 402 | Theory of African Literature |
| Fall 2012 | AFRICAN 201 | Introduction to African Literature |
| Spring 2012 | FRENCH 271 | Literature, Comics, and Film in French |
| Spring 2011 | FRENCH 322 | Modern French and Francophone Literature |
| Fall 2010 | LITTRANS 209 | Masterpieces of French Literature and Culture |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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