The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

This course introduces you to Douglass's view of the anti-slavery movement to the abolition of the institution of slavery. You will also go through some parts of Douglass's narrative of his own life. You will also hear Professor Chaney explaining the rationale of Douglass's repeated acts of self-narration

• Understand Douglass’s philosophy on abolition
• Analyze selected parts of his autobiography
• Recognize the role of self-narration in political expression

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read instructions in English