ENGL 324 - PostCol Lit:Tales of Conquests Retold

4 credit(s)
We will explore African, Indian, Latino, Caribbean, Eastern-European, and/or Middle-Eastern texts that examine the psychological, political, and cultural effects of colonization and decolonization. We will delve into the power shifts and issues of trauma and identity that accompany decolonization. Furthermore, we will examine historical examples of decolonization and investigate contemporary manifestations of colonization through discussing the complex consequences of globalization, a “new” imperialism, and nationalism.
Core Requirement(s): International and Diverse Perspectives; Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): 2 credits of 200-level ENGL.