English 144 - World Lit In English

Study of major literary texts in English from different parts of a postcolonial "third world" -- African countries, the Caribbean, and India. Commonalities and differences in literary development in postcolonial nations. (Gen.Ed. AL, DG)

Open to first year students in the Literary Perspectives RAP in Van Meter. Students in Literary Perspectives RAP in Van Meter Hall will enroll together in "World Literature in English" (English 144). This course is designed to explore literature and language in the writings and artistic productions from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Students will come to understand the use of literature in the representation of the black body and the ?Global South? in literature that deals with colonialism, oppression, racism, gender, sexuality and race.

See https://www.umass.edu/rap/literary-perspectives-rap