Topic in Postcolonial or World Literature
Study of a theme or question in literature that crosses national boundaries, focusing on forces of imperialism and globalization.
Summary
Past student reviews · Todd Bender
The reviewer reported attending every class and turning in about 90% of the homework while understanding the coursework.
What you’ll be able to do
Identify and critique a theme or question found in works of postcolonial literatures that cross national boundaries.
Explore how these works relate to the forces of imperialism and globalization.
Identify and apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts to demonstrate literature's contemporary and historical relevance.
Leverage writing as a mode of learning and means of conveying critical analysis.
Analyze relationships among society, literature, and language that underlie the construction of beliefs.
Source: UW Guide
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- Sophomore standing
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the class
Past student reviews · Todd Bender
A past student described the course as frustrating, noting that an instructor recommended dropping the class despite consistent attendance and effort.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2017: 3.41 GPA, 63.6% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Todd Bender
The reviewer reported attending every class and turning in about 90% of the homework while understanding the coursework.
Past student reviews · Todd Bender
A student found the experience discouraging because Todd Bender, a historical instructor, recommended they drop the course at midterm despite their consistent engagement.
Topics
- Postcolonial or World Literature
- Imperialism and Globalization
- Cross-national literary themes
Skills
- Identify and critique themes in postcolonial literatures crossing national boundaries.
- Apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts.
- Use writing to convey critical analysis.
Grades
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