BLS 3038 - Survey of Caribbean Literature in English

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Black Studies

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course charts the development of Caribbean literature in English from the 19th century to the present and emphasizes its formal and thematic aspects. Special attention is given to the influence of Caribbean geography and Caribbean history on its literature. Themes include anti-imperialism and nationalism, globalization, migration and exile, the treatment of race, the treatment of women, and carnivalesque subversions. (This course is cross-listed with ENG 3038 and LTT 3038. Students may receive credit for BLS 3038, ENG 3038, or LTT 3038. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisite: ENG 2150 or ENG 2800/2850 or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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