RLLT 101 - Colonization and Decolonization in the French-and Spanish-Speaking Caribbean Islands

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Romance Languages and Literatures

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Exploration of literary works from French and Spanish Speaking Caribbean islands including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Readings include works by Cesaire, Fanon, Conde, Alexis, Carpentier, Gomez de Avellaneda, Santiago, and others. Topics covered include colonialism, decolonization, cross-cultural identity formation, and the African heritage. All works are read and discussed in English.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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