ENG 232 - Literature of The Caribbean

Institution:

Saint Louis Community College-Meramec

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Description:

This course is a survey of Caribbean literature that represents varied periods and cultural groups. Focus will be on the English-speaking Caribbean literary works, but literature in translation from the Spanish-, Dutch-, and French-speaking islands may be included. Through a study of a range of short stories, poetry, novels, plays, and essays, students will be introduced to major themes in Caribbean writing, including race, ethnicity, identity formation, migration, colonialism and its legacies, myths of Africa, and transnational identities. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.stlcc.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 984-7500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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