CMPL 265 - Anglophone Literatures of the Third World

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WR
The class will introduce students to texts that are significant to postcolonial literary studies and the respective literatures (South Asian, African, Caribbean) that it draws on, by writers such as Rushdie, Farah, Kincaid, Walcott, Desai, Dangarembga, and lesser known authors. Working through thematic units, we will discuss the consequences of nationalism in the former colonies and the challenges of transnational feminism. Class readings, discussions and lectures will fill in key historical and sociological contexts.
Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: N. Robinette
Prerequisites & Notes
For complete prerequisites, please refer to the English Program section titled 200-Level Courses.
Cross List Information Cross-listed with ENGL 265.