2009 Summer Session Course Listings
Note: Northwestern day school students need permission from the dean of their school to enroll in School of Continuing Studies courses. SCS courses are indicated by a -CN after the course number (example: ACCOUNT 204-CN Sec. 28). The majority of Summer Session courses do not need dean approval.
African American Studies
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
AF AM ST 380-0 Sec. 26 
Topics in African American Studies: Survey of African American Theater
CAESAR Class Number: 40620
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 6:30 - 9pm
Pam Harkins
This course will be held in Parkes Hall room 213.
This course is an introduction to the study and analysis of theatrical representations of the 20th Century black aesthetic. Our readings will consist of a selection of plays that address a number of themes, including: migration, cultural practices and transformation, economic exploitation, family relationships, racism and sexism. Selections include: Pearl Cleage's Flyin' West, August Wilson's Fences and The Piano Lesson, and other plays.
Indicates an Evening Course.
Indicates a Study Abroad Course.
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