Caribbean Literature

Spring 2023

Caribbean Literature in the Age of Globalization

Listed in: Black Studies, as BLST-330  |  English, as ENGL-312

Faculty

Carol Y. Bailey (Section 01)

Description

(Offered as BLST 330 [CLA] and ENGL 312) This course offers a comprehensive study of selected Caribbean literature from the perspective of postcolonial and globalization studies. Writers include Dionne Brand, Achy Obejas, Edwidge Danticat, and Kai Miller. Themes include colonization, migration, diasporas, gender and sexuality, immigration, and the experiences of the urban residents. Limited to 20 students.

Spring semester. Prof. C. Bailey

How to handle overenrollment: Black Studies and English majors, seniors

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Reading, Written work, collaborative, Independent Research, oral Presentations.

Offerings