African American Literature - ENG 258 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ENG 258 - African American Literature
Explores the stories African American authors tell about themselves, their communities, and the world. Examines common and diverging themes within African American literary traditions through the study of diverse authors, genres, and literary movements from a variety of time periods. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and consideration of historical and cultural contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
49892 ENG 258-040L 3
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
67555 ENG 258-40YW 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
48756 ENG 258-E60A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 23.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
27892 ENG 258-40YL 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
49058 ENG 258-40YW 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
24605 ENG 258-E50A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. ENG 258 has replaced ENG 253 and it should not be taken if a student has already completed ENG 253. Starts February 4.
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