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Matthew Brown

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AFRICAN 201

Introduction to African Literature

3 credits

Introduction to African Literature surveys African literary traditions and introduces literary analysis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Matthew Brown is praised for his passion and engaging subject matter, though he requires significant reading work.

Ajara JagneLin Wu+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 303

African Literature and Visual Culture

3 credits

AFRICAN 303 introduces students to the literature and visual culture of Africa across various periods and places.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Matthew Brown

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025
AFRICAN 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

AFRICAN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct advanced research projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Mustafa MustafaLuis Madureira+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
AFRICAN 999

Independent Reading and Research

1–3 credits

AFRICAN 999 is an independent reading and research course for dissertators, focusing on advanced mentored reading, writing, and research.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Mustafa MustafaNevine El Nossery+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026AFRICAN 201Introduction to African Literature
Fall 2026AFRICAN 303African Literature and Visual Culture
Fall 2026AFRICAN 699Directed Study
Fall 2026AFRICAN 990Thesis
Fall 2026AFRICAN 999Independent Reading and Research

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