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Ethnic Literature

Credits: 3
Course Number: 20-801-212

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Course Description

20-801-212 ETHNIC LITERATURE ...explores questions of identity within various cultural contexts. Writers represent one or more ethnic groups working in one or more genres of literature with emphasis on developments in voice, genre, and style over chronological periods and geographical zones. Individual sections may vary in particular emphasis. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition I OR 10-801-195, Written Communication with “C” or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Explain the major cultural, historical, and political contexts that have shaped ethnic texts.
  2. Explore issues of identity, race, gender, ethnicity, and nationality as they intersect with ethnic texts.
  3. Explore major rhetorical and literary movements that have influenced various multicultural authors.
  4. Analyze language, imaginative voice, and literary strategies in ethnic texts.
  5. Analyze authorial relationships with different audiences, both inside and outside the author’s cultural group.
  6. Explore the concept of privilege as depicted in texts.
  7. Examine cultural and political issues involved in literary canon formation.
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3 classes found

Class Number: 81641

Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Online
10/23/2024 - 12/20/2024
$626.00

Class Number: 81640

Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W1
Online
8/19/2024 - 10/14/2024
$626.00

Class Number: 51216

Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
Summer 2024
Online
6/6/2024 - 8/2/2024
$626.00