ENGL 852 - Postcolonial Theories and Literature

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course provides an in-depth discussion of postcolonial theory, in relation to 19th and 20th century literatures, as well as to relevant films. The course will trace the development of postcolonial theories and the related views on culture and imperialism, representation and material reality, and political and literary authority. Important theorists are discussed, as well as twentieth century metropolitan and subaltern writers.

Offered (FALL OR SPRING)