ENGL 24115 - The Power of Literature

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Fremantle course # EL382 -This unit focuses on the power of words and the dynamic nature of literature in the context of the political nature of the acts of reading and writing. How useful are they in the ongoing battle for freedom and basic human rights? The unit examines some of the fiction and non-fiction written in English and originating in such areas as South Africa, Northern Ireland, Indonesia and the former Soviet Union. It considers the role of this literature in framing people's experiences and helping them to make sense of their political, religious and physical landscapes. The unit explores how we 'read' history in the making, how we separate it from cultural mythology, and the place of literature in efforts to achieve meaningful and lasting dialogue within and between torn and divided communities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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