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Academic Year 2004/2005

South Asian Writing in Diaspora
ENGL 273 SP

The South Asian Diaspora spans the world; communities are located in Africa, the Middle East, England, North and South America, the Caribbean, as well as southeast Asia. Using novels, poems, short stories, and film this course will focus upon the question of identity. Can such a widespread population, diverse in class, cultural practices, and local histories, claim a singular identity? What does it mean to be Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, in these conditions? When is South Asian identity claimed and for what purposes? How is such an identity constructed and what roles do race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or nationality play in it? The literary readings will be supplemented with historical and sociological materials.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Karamcheti,Indira    

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: DWNY113;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 10   Jr. non-major: 10   SO: 5   FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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