Modernism, Mourning and Social Justice

3-4 Credits

Loss and disappointment come to us all. If we cannot mourn, we cannot heal or grow. Students will read American modernist masterpieces by Hemingway, Faulkner, H.D., Ellison and others. These writers explored intimate experiences of grief, like romantic disappointment or the death of a loved one. They also invented strategies for mourning collective injuries, like those inflicted by dynamics of racism, misogyny, and economic exploitation. Students will explore their own experiences of loss and develop strategies for sustaining political hope. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, HU, W