Wilfred Samuels
Associate Professor, English
English
Languages & Communication Bldg
255 S Central Campus Dr Rm 3500
Salt Lake City, Ut 84112
Office: 3407 LNCO
Office Hours: MTTH Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Office Phone: 581-3288
Email:
Degrees:
1977 Ph.D. American Studies/African American Studies University of Iowa
1974 M.A. American Studies/African American Studies University of Iowa
1971 B.A. English and Black Studies University of California, Riverside
Wilfred D. Samuels is Associate Professor of English and Ethnic Studies. He teaches courses in American literature, African American literature, and African American Culture. He is the founding and past president of the African American Literature and Culture Society and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Literature Association. His primary schoolarly interest is twentieth century African American literature (fiction). He is also the Director of the African American Studies Program and Acting Coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program. (801/581-5206)
Selected Publications:
"Toni Morrison"
(Book), 1989
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Research Keywords, Regions of Interest and Languages:
Keywords:
19th and 20th Century American Literature (2)
Current Courses
ENGL 3761-1 African Amer Lit 2
Courses I Teach
ENGL 3761 African Amer Lit 2
ENGL 5010 Studies In Fiction
ENGL 5610 Honors Sem Am Studies
ENGL 5640 Adv Sem Amer Studies
ENGL 5840 Studies Af Amer Lit
Awards
1991
Distinguished Teaching Award - University of Utah
Favorite Books:
Morrison, "Beloved" and "Jazz"; Wideman, "Two Cities"
Favorite Movies:
All movies with Demzel Washington;
"Thief of Hearts" and Lee's "Get on the Bus"
Favorite Music:
All gospel music!
Favorite Quote:
"Definition belongs to the definers." from "Beloved" by Toni Morrison