Postcolonial Lit and Theory

Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 223 This course traces the development of post-colonial literature and theory. Questions that will be addressed include: What constitutes post-coloniality? How do post-colonial literature and theories illuminate relationships between imperialism, power, race, gender and class? Readings for the course may contain pieces from multiple genres. Representative authors include Joseph Conrad, Salman Rushdie, Marguerite Duras and Derek Walcott.