ENGL 265 - Third World Literatures in English

3 HU, CD, WR
First Semester. Through theoretical essays and novels, we will examine the problems of definition and evaluation that attend our interpretation of works from the “Third World.” We will consider whether or not:

“Third World” or “Post-colonial” are appropriate designations;
notions of “marginality,” “difference,” and “alterity,” so often deployed to characterize these works, are useful interpretive tools;
the perception that these works are always enactments of resistance against dominant ideologies is effective.

Diversity, Post-1900. This course is cross-referenced with CMPL 265.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: For complete prerequisites, please refer to the English Program section titled “For Introductory Courses to the Study of English”.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Ms. Needham

Credits: 3 hours