Elective Courses
Check Out Our Elective Classes!
FALL 2026
ENG 411 Special Topics in Black Women's Literature
Join me for a semester in the *HOOD*
*WOMANHOOD*
*MOTHERHOOD*
*SISTERHOOD*
*DAUGHTERHOOD*
JANIE-SOPHIA-SHUG-CELIE-GWEN-DANA-NEL-EVA-SULA
Contact: Dr. Charlotte Teague @ charlotte.teague@aamu.edu
AAMU's Department of English & Modern Languages
ENG 313: Black Drama
Special Topic: August Wilson's Century Cycle!
This course is a historical survey of Black Drama and will center the plays of acclaimed dramatist, August Wilson.
10 Plays set in different decades of the 20th century!
Join us as we"...take the crookeds with the straights." -Fences
Coming Soon!
Spring 2027
Covering 100 years of the African American experience.
Contact: Dr. Charlotte Teague
Register NOW! CRN: 12137 Wednesday's 4:00 - 6:50
Register Today!
ENG 303: Technical and Professional Writing
Writing that Works!
85% of Employers cite writing as a critical skill!
Technical and Professional Documents: Letters, Memos, Emails, Proposals, Reports, Resumes, Instructions, Presentations, and More!
Real World Writing!
Guiding Course Questions:
-Can you write an error free letter?
-Are your emails professional?
-Do you know about audience analysis?
-Do you know how to write a formal report or proposal?
-Do you have a professional resume?
-How are your presentation skills?
-How professional is all of your written communication?
-Are you properly designing your documents?
-Can you communicate effectively through writing?
You may need to PROFESSIONALIZE YOUR WRITING!
*A research project based course
Contact: Dr. Sheri Stanley
sheri.stanley@aamu.edu
The Department of English and Modern Languages
Department of English and Modern Languages
Black Film & Social Justice
1950s-2020: Voices. Stories. Impact.
This course explores how Black cinema reflect, challenges, and transforms society. Through powerful films, critical readings, and engaging discussions, students will examine themes of identity, culture, history, and social justice across seven decades of storytelling.
In this course, you will...
Watch. Analyze influential Black films from the 1950's to 2020.
Read. Engage with critical readings that deepen your understanding.
Discuss. Participate in thoughtful conversations that matter.
Connect. Link film to history, culture, and community experiences.
Develop. Strengthen your critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
More than Movies. This is about our stories. Our voices. Our Power.
Fall 2026 Tuesdays 4:00-6:50pm Location: TBA
Part of our Pre-Law Track in English
ENG 314 CRN#72343 Core Competencies: Writing & Critical Thinking
Alabama A&M University Service. Scholarship. Success
Instructor: Solomon W. Cochren, PhD
Solomon.cochren@aamu.edu
Spring 2026
Rhetoric of Hip Hop
HUM300-01
Gholston
Imma let you browse other classes but...
This one is the best around! Dive into the art of storytelling with an examination of rhymes, poetic flows, and rap beef.
Returning this spring- HUM#)) "The Rhetoric of Hip Hop" taught by Dr. Tracey Gholston (MWF @ 10:00-10:50). Register TODAY!
ENG392-01 Literature and Social Justice in America
Spring 2025
T/R- 11:00 - 12:20
Buchanan Hall 214 CRN 12021
Dr. Washington
Literature can transform the world! In this course, we'll examine how American writers highlight social injustices and inspire action- from classics addressing racial inequality to contemporary voices advocating for gender and class rights. Gain insight into these critical issues and learn how to use your own voice to create change. Join us!
Offered for the 1st time connected to our NEW Pre-Law Track--ENG392 Special Topics in the Modern American Novel-- focused specifically on "Literature and Social Justice in America!" We are so very excited about this new course taught by Dr. Lynn Washington, one of our newest faculty! Register TODAY--CRN 12021 (Tu/Th 11:00-12:20)!
Spring 2025
MWF 9:00 - 9:50
Buchanan Hall 213
ENG322:
Writing for Digital Media
Writing from Pitch to Publication: Social Media, Articles, Websites. & More!
CRN 12020
Contact Mrs. Manasco for more information:
charlotte.teague@aamu.edu
Writing from Pitch to Publication: Social Media Articles, Websites, and more! CRN12020--ENG322. Contact the English department for more information: charlotte.teague@aamu.edu.
