Africana Studies

University of Massachusetts Boston
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Course Info

Summary

This survey course examines the writings of African-Americans who have made unique contributions to the African literary tradition. The course explores these writings in terms of their sociohistorical context, making use of analyses of character, plot, and symbolism. It gives particular attention to the writers' roles as social critics. Among the writers whose work may be considered are Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Leroi Jones, Ernest Gaines, George Jackson, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison.

Career Outcomes

About Course
Course Credential

Bachelors

Application Deadline

Spring: 15 December, Fall: 15 February

Course Availibility

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Course specific Intake

Fall: February 15 / Spring: December 1

Academics, GPA

3.0 Minimum

English requirements

IELTS: 6 TOFEL: PTE: -

Course Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

USD$ 35000.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The University of Massachusetts Boston.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international