ENGL 242 E: Reading Prose Fiction

English 242E "Noir by Noirs": Black Pulp Fiction
Kirin Wachter-Grene

This class is a comparative study in genre fiction. We will read noir, hardboiled, and other pulp fiction written by African American, African, Caribbean, and Black British writers from the 1950s-today. This class counts for "W" credit, and will require students to write two 5-7 page revisable papers. Students can also expect to write semi-formal reading responses and to participate in a group project.
**Please note that students are expected to keep up with the weekly reading and are expected to come to class prepared to discuss and engage with the texts**

Required Texts:
Course Reader (Available at Ave Copy the first week of class)
Himes, Chester A Rage in Harlem ISBN: 978-0679720409
Mosely, Walter Devil in a Blue Dress ISBN: 978-0743451796
Phillips, Gary Violent Spring ISBN: 978-0425156254
Ngugi, Mukoma Wa Nairobi Heat ISBN: 978-1935554646

(Please note: All books are available at the UW bookstore. Please purchase the required edition)