ETHNIC AND MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

ENGL 461

Literature in English by authors whose work reflects the experience of ethnic and minority groups.

ENGL/GEN&WS 248

American literature by and about women, written by authors from ethnic groups.

ENGL 174

An introduction to the multiple ways writers have used literary texts to engage with pressing questions about class, race, gender, equality, immigration, and other issues of social justice. Specific topics will vary.

ENGL 816

Study of a topic in ethnic and multicultural literature.

LIS 629

Focuses on issues of diversity in literature and other media for children and young adults. Considers representation of ethnicities, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation and (dis)ability. Issues addressed include authenticity, representation, cultural correctness, reader response and intellectual freedom. Students will gain skills to advocate for, promote, and assess multicultural resources; develop a collection; and understand issues related to cultural competence and reader response.