Video Essay Assignment
In a video essay, make a comparative analysis of historical and contemporary literary representations of the Black vernacular. To explore how changing social, historical, cultural, and political environments affect the vernacular tradition, this video essay will analyze textual representations of the tradition and use audio samples from performances.
Online Resources: Video Essay Project
Documentary: Talking Black in America - language, black vernacular, code switching, communication
Featured Books
Great Speeches by African AmericansCall Number: Airport Campus General Collection ; PS663 .N4 G74 2006
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Kennedy's Blues: African-American blues and gospel songs on JFK by Call Number: ebook
Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-Hop by Call Number: Airport Campus General Collection ; ML102 .P66 H6 2006
