ENGL 333 - Literatures of South Asia

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University of Richmond

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An exploration of the multiple strains of the Indian novel that have emerged since 1950. Prerequisite(s): English 297 or 298 with a grade of C or better. Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: This course explores what have become the predominant larger questions and concerns of the Anglo-South Asian novel: what does the end of empire mean for Anglo-S.A. fiction How did/does partition problematize notions of South Asian identity What is the relationship between globalization and the post-colonial novel Of simultaneous concern are questions of genre and of defining "the field" itself. What criteria are necessary for a work to be proclaimed "South Asian Literature" Must the work's author be South Asian How, exactly, is South Asia defined in this context Are novels written in English truly "South Asian" novels Do novels written by and/or about the English in India earn their place as "Indian" novels Our discussions and analyses of these works are informed by methodologies of post-colonial theory, the Frankfurt School, and cultural materialism. Students are assigned relevant secondary readings in order to prepare them to consider the issues at hand.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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