Black Studies 330 - Caribbean Literature in the Age of Globalization

Caribbean Literature

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Carol Bailey

M/W | 1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Amherst College
BLST-330-01-2526S
cbailey@amherst.edu
ENGL-312-01-2526S, LLAS-312-01-2526S, SWAG-334-01-2526S

(Offered as BLST 330 [CLA], SWAG 334, LLAS 312 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 15 students. 

Spring semester. Prof. C. Bailey

How to handle overenrollment: Black Studies, SWAG 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.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.