Module course for AFR5001_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Africa (ORG:AFRS)
Convenor name: Carmen McCain
Convenor email: cm74@soas.ac.uk
Office room: Main Building, P458
Office hours: Monday and Friday (in-person and online): 1:30-2:30pm
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/ca27728bc1e64a9db713a773e6e2212d@soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=plink
Module dates: 28 September to 11 December
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | demonstrate an understanding of different contents, forms and contexts of contemporary African literature |
| LO2 | evaluate how different historical and ideological contexts of contemporary realities in Africa are mediated, reflect and expressed through African literature |
| LO3 | understand Africa through specific forms of literary expression from the continent and the Diaspora |
| LO4 | understand African and Diaspora literary responses to slavery and colonialism |
| LO5 | gain awareness about African contemporary thought and forms of literary expression |
Assessment 1: Name: AS1 - Textual analysis
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1000 word textual analysis essay
Assessment 2: Name: AS2 - Portfolio
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 12/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000 word portfolio
Page template: On campus 2026/27
