TOPIC IN POSTCOLONIAL OR WORLD LITERATURE
Study of a theme or question in literature that crosses national boundaries, inviting students to think about forces of imperialism and globalization. Specific focus will vary.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2021 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and critique a theme or question found in works of postcolonial literatures that cross national boundaries. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explore how these works relate to the forces of imperialism and globalization. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify and apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts to demonstrate literature's contemporary and historical relevance. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Leverage writing as a mode of learning and means of conveying critical analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze relationships among society, literature, and language that underlie the construction of beliefs. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and critique a theme or question found in works of postcolonial literatures that cross national boundaries. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explore how these works relate to the forces of imperialism and globalization. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify and apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts to demonstrate literature's contemporary and historical relevance. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Leverage writing as a mode of learning and means of conveying critical analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze relationships among society, literature, and language that underlie the construction of beliefs. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027