REL 258
The Rhetoric(s) of Black Religious Traditions
Spring 2016
Division II
Cross-listed
AFR 258
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Class Details
This course will introduce students to the rich religious expressions of Black Americans through their rhetorical traditions. We will begin with a survey of rhetorical productions like sermons, music, and other forms of public address in the historical literatures on Black religions. Our review will yield some of the primary themes of Black religious experiences–the injustices of modern racism, the significance of liberation, and continued meaning of Africa as a homeland. We will then investigate how secular processes like commodification alter rhetorical practices.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: 20
Expected: 15
Class#: 3987
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 20
Expected: 15
Class#: 3987
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation in this course will be based upon class participation, response papers, one 8-page paper, and a formal group presentation
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
none
Distributions:
Division II
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
AFR 258 Division II REL 258 Division II
AFR 258 Division II REL 258 Division II
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REL 258 - 01 (S) LEC Rhetoric Blk Relgious Tradtins
REL 258 - 01 (S) LEC Rhetoric Blk Relgious TradtinsDivision IIVaNatta S. FordTF 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
Schapiro Hall 2413987
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