ENG-375: Contemporary Postcolonial Literature

In this course, we will study Postcolonial literature and film produced across the world since 1950 to understand how authors and directors have dealt with the challenge of defining themselves and their cultures through art. Students in this course will learn about the colonial history and literary traditions of the Caribbean, Africa, Ireland, and the United States. Prerequisites: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place Requirement of the General Education Curriculum.