THEAT 1770 - The American Experience Through Black Theatre

For Theatre Majors and Non-Majors. Taught as Writing Emphasis. For explanation, see Writing Program in the Courses section. Through readings and discussions of such authors as Lorraine Hansberry, James Baldwin, Leroi Jones, students examine perspectives of contemporary American society from a minority viewpoint. Concepts such as roots, religion, family, community, justice, and the future provide signposts to African-American life