Postcolonial Literature 1: African Literature

Undergraduate

Introduces students to contemporary African Literature focusing on how African writers use literature to counter imperial legacies of invasion, settlement, and cultural destruction. To develop their historical and cultural understanding of African peoples, students will apply postcolonial reading strategies to works of various genres, tackling issues such as race, gender, language and nationalism. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1483-1493 or ENGL 1413 plus ENGL 1423 with a minimum grade of C-.