The Black Novelist in America, English, Contemporary Literature: 5114.57.

As part of a quinmester program, this course, "The Black Novelist in America," extends an opportunity for the student to take a personal and intellectual journey into the hearts, souls, minds, and emotions of black people. The range of subject matter includes (1) distinction between the novel and other literary forms; (2) internalization of black folk heritage as a contribution to American literature and music; (3) demonstration of awareness of the contributions black novelists have made to the development of American literature; (4) examination of the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the black conscience and the literary world; and (5) evaluation of major black writers and their works. Teaching strategies are arranged under performance objectives, all aimed toward bridging the identity gap among young black students and other Americans and toward opening new and exciting avenues for communication. (HOD)