This class examines the early period of African American and Black Diasporic Literature and the concepts and forms it introduces. Study may focus on the development of literary and cultural expression in materials both from and that address eras such as the colonial period, American slavery, the revolutionary and post-bellum period, the turn of the century, and early 20th century in survey and/or thematic formats.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
BATISTE S L
Stephanie Batiste
2.7
48 reviews

Lecture

TD-W 1701
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
19 / 101 Closed

Sections

ILP 4209
M
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
5 / 25
GIRV 2112
M
14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
6 / 25
ILP 3205
M
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
5 / 25
ILP 3101
T
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
0 / 25
ILP 4105
T
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
0 / 25
SH 1430
T
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
3 / 25
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ENGL134BL . Batiste S L 4 Months Ago

Wow, I adore Stephanie Batiste. She's my favorite at UCSB by far. She is incredibly knowledgable, witty, and inspirational. What a lovely introduction to African American Literature. She did a wonderful job. Show up to class, be engaged, and participate (even if it's nerve-wracking at first). I'm gonna miss her.

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ENGL176 . Batiste S L 5 Months Ago

Utter foolish Professor peddling her incoherent mess of a book constantly while having zero introspective capabilities. Demands class to overview reading material yet her final is a poorly, clunkily organized series of plays. Absolute disgrace to the ideal of an English Professor.

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ENGL134BL . Batiste S L 6 Months Ago

I loved this class so much. You'll read a lot but it's good quality material that's engaging. Classes are spent discussing materials amongst students & her while she goes more in-depth about the authors, history, & other aspects from the era of focus. Participation is important but if you're shy like me, just go to office hours it'll help.

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ENG191 . Batiste S L 4 Years Ago

Do not take her class. If you want to complete GE requirements, go choose other professors. Worst professor ever met in university. She should learn how to make outlines as well as NOT promote her vague boring book.

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ENG191 . Batiste S L 4 Years Ago

Nothing posts online except reading materials. No lecture outline, no midterm review, no clear requirements and deadlines for assignment. You are required to recall any sentence from reading materials, which are about 100 pages per week. Final is not cumulative. Do not take her course unless you have no choice.

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ENG191 . Batiste S L 5 Years Ago

Disorganized as the 10lb purse she carries. Doesnt want you to meet during office hrs. Has fluid syllabus & grades subjectively. Keep your work, she will lose it. She sings high praise & then smacks you upside the head w/ a C. She is academic but has NO classroom management. Outside events mandatory. 10-15 hrs/wk of reading, ind/grp projects.

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