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). In this course we will embrace various perspectives as we explore ways in which the literature we read addresses conflicts and connections that exist between different races, nationalities and cultures. We will read the works of Amitav Ghosh, Zadie Smith, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, David Damrosch, and others.

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