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Academic Year 2003/2004

Postcolonial Theory
ENGL 272 SP
Crosslistings:
WMST 272

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.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two 5-page and one 10-page essays. Class participation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Background in literary theory and postcolonial literature. This course counts towards the English Department's theory requirement.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: ENGL201 OR WMST101 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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