ENGL 44370 - Scottish Literature from Robert Burns to Jackie Kay

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Taught as "PS 609748" The Proseminar will deal with landmark texts in Scottish literature. The course covers a wide spectrum of current interests and topical concerns in the field of Scottish studies. We will critically outline prominent literary trends and developments. Issues under discussion include class, sexuality and gender, nationhood and globalisation, postcoloniality as well as questions of multiculturalism, ethnicity and race. Discussions will revolve around solidly established authors, e.g. Robert Burns, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Neil Gunn, Alistair Gray, alongside relative newcomers, like David Wishart, Jackie Kay and Leila Aboulela, who have entered the literary scene over the past ten years or so.

Credits:

2.00

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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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