ENGL 34700 - Imperialism And Postcolonial Literatures

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines colonial and postcolonial literatures from across the globe or from select regions, navigates the complex legacies of imperialism and its aftermaths, and explores themes of identity, hegemony, and resistance. Designed to sharpen critical thinking skills, this course uses both print and other media toward analyzing narratives of emancipation, nationalism, decolonization, and neo-imperialism. Course adopts either a “theory and cultural studies” approach or a “literary traditions” approach and deploy archival resources as well as current databases to hone students’ research and writing skills.

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