ENGL 165: Black American Literatures
San Jose State University
Study of texts by Black American writers and storytellers, with genres including but not limited to oral traditions, fiction, poetry, autobiography, oratory, and political discourse. Potential topics include the development of a distinct literary tradition, Black-owned newspapers, freedom struggle, community formation, definitions of Blackness, and relevance of subject matter to current concerns of Black Americans. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
Average GPA: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 147 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 17 | 11.6% |
| A | 51 | 34.7% |
| A- | 17 | 11.6% |
| B+ | 12 | 8.2% |
| B | 17 | 11.6% |
| B- | 10 | 6.8% |
| C+ | 3 | 2.0% |
| C | 5 | 3.4% |
| C- | 3 | 2.0% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.7% |
| D- | 2 | 1.4% |
| F | 9 | 6.1% |
Based on 147 student grade records across 9 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Keenan F Norris 58 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Allison M Johnson 39 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Maite J Urcaregui 32 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Colton Scott Saylor 18 students, Average GPA 3.48