ENGL 361 - Caliban Orders History: Colonialism and the Historical Novel

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Comparative Literature
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4 HU, CD, WR
The historical novel has been a site in which to develop a unique awareness of time and society in motion. This genre does not just provide window-dressing and period details: it participates in a distinctly modern way of thinking about the world. The class will thus consider the historical novel as a discourse of modernity, giving special attention to how this literary form has been used to address problems of history and colonialism. Diversity, Post-1900.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: N. Robinette
Prerequisites & Notes
For complete prerequisites, please refer to the English Program section titled Advanced Courses.