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African American Literature I (ENGL 218)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person

Is a course that examines the portion of American literature created by African Americans, beginning with slavery up to the Harlem Renaissance, and including the vernacular tradition. Students read slave narratives and literature by fugitive slaves and free African Americans, as well as essays, and speeches. The literature introduces students to the complex socioeconomic and political history of African Americans as a former enslaved population as well as an oppressed group whose full civil (legal) rights were not recognized until the mid-1960s. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENGL 101 with a "C" or better.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A), Diversity (D).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Instructor: Natasha Cole-Leonard
    • Course ID: #53806

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
    • Course ID: #91161

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This section meets during the second seven week session. NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 001

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Natasha Cole-Leonard
    • Course ID: #93956

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This is an Honors version of ENGl 218 ) Pre-Requisite: Any of the following : A) Membership in the Honors Program B) A 3.0 grade point average; or C) written permission from an Honors Program Director email awilson@ccbcmd.edu