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01:013:311 · African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literatures · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
A literature course examining writing by women from Africa, using close reading and historical/cultural context to study authorship, gender, and literary form.
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Students rate teaching
SIRS · 66 responses · 2017–2024
Fall 2026
0 open in snapshot · 1 instructor
When it meets
College Avenue
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
AI-generated overview
3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Use the official catalog description and the current section syllabus to identify the course-specific questions and materials for Women Writers of Africa.
Practice making claims that are anchored in assigned language, texts, historical context, or other course evidence rather than in unsupported generalizations.
Connect individual examples to the course’s broader conceptual frame and explain both the connection and its limits.
The official description establishes stable course identity, but readings, assignments, and instructors can change by term.
Strong humanities and area-studies work identifies the source, setting, and interpretive basis for each claim.
Use feedback and re-reading to sharpen claims, distinguish observation from inference, and explain connections.
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Use the current section syllabus and instructor guidance for readings, grading, deadlines, and required preparation.
Common pitfall
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Anchor claims in specific course evidence and explain the relevant context.
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Ask early, keep a working glossary, and test your understanding in discussion or office hours.
0 open · College Avenue
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.61
Course quality
4.54
Response rate
50.8%
Coverage
7 offerings · 2017–2024
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uchechi Okereke-Beshel | 3 | 4.73 | 4.60 |
| Ousseina Alidou | 1 | 4.60 | 4.70 |
| Alidou | 1 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Moustapha Ndour | 1 | 4.60 | 4.40 |
| Alidou Ousseina | 1 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
0 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall
Core codes
AHp, CCD, SOEHS
Loaded terms
2
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