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Classics Of African American Literature, 1890s-Present (H325)

H – Literature

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 6, 2025-May 8, 2025

Thursday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM

From Ida B. Wells to Toni Bambara, we read and discuss a number of the important works by African American authors who bring critical insight into issues of the relations between the Black community and the dominant white political and social structure. Everyone is welcome and your knowledge and contributions to the discussion are valued.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Susan Shoemaker

SHOEMAKER, SUSAN–B.A., St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., North Carolina State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware. Extensive teaching experience at UD and regional colleges. Former member and chair of Delaware Humanities Council. Interests include music, history, literature, arts and sciences.


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