Black American Fiction (U01389)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01389

An examination of black American Fiction and its role in the formation of cultural identity. The course considers the particular stylistic and theoretical concerns of Black American writing, contextualised within the broader realm of American culture. The idea and affectivity of the notion of 'race' is interrogated on the course, particularly as it impacts upon gender and social class. The outlines of a black American literary 'tradition' are outlined, but not prescriptively determined.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish literature 1 and English or Scottish or American literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited to 15, with priority given to students taking degrees involving English or Scottish Literature and Visiting Students placed by the Admissions Office. Students not in these categories need the written approval of the Head of English Literature before enrolling. In the case of excess applications places will be decided by ballot.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to give a coherent account of the distinctive stylistic attributes of some black American fiction, and to be able to historicize these.
Students should be able to explain and employ key theoretical approaches which have been specifically applied to black American fiction.
Students should be able to account for the various formal innovations in black American fiction, and to relate them to broader American literature and culture.