FYS 348 - Literature through Cataclysm

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Bates College

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What happens to the literature of conservative societies that undergo cataclysmic change Within thirty years in the early to mid-twentieth century, three countries ruled by a czar or emperor were propelled by cataclysms-the Russian Revolution, World War II in Japan, and five serial wars in Vietnam-into radically new political and social orders, and also new literary and cinematic expression. This course studies literature, nonfiction, and film on both sides of the cataclysms, with guest lecturers from each country. Students choose a fourth country or culture for individual exploration. The course also includes a service-learning in the local Somali community, whose members have survived a parallel cataclysm. Enrollment limited to 15. [W1] W. Hiss.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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