African American Literature

Course Level:             College Preparatory

Credits:                       2.5

Grade Level:               12

Prerequisite:               None

NJ Course Code:      

Students will be introduced to view written from a diverse, perspective by authors of various cultures, religions, and backgrounds from African American authors. Through works of fiction, prose, plays and poetry, students will gain a greater understanding of the experience of the African American author.

Possible texts: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Beloved, Passing, The Auto Biography of Malcolm X

*This course is eligible as a replacement for any one (1) semester of an English IV standard course for students who have thus far met all graduation requirements