ENGL 272
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 272 |
| Course Cluster: Southern Asia Studies |
Postcolonial theory has taught us a great deal about power and its creation, its maintenance and its resistance. This class will examine some of the major issues within the field of power, the construction of the colonial subject, the role of literary studies, the discourse of the nation, the female subject, and the problematic potential of postmodernism. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(FGSS) |
Major Readings:
Ania Loomba, Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, Homi Bhabha and others
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two short essays and a 20 page research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Background in literary theory and postcolonial literature desirable but not required. This course counts towards the English Department's theory requirement. Regular attendance and class particpation. |
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