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Jean M Dornbush
C LIT 493
Seattle Campus
Special topics in comparative literature. Required of honors students in comparative literature.
Class description
In this seminar we'll explore modern revisions of four classic texts of the Western canon--Shakespeare's The Tempest, Bronte's Jane Eyre, COnrad's Heart of Darkness, and Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In addition to the four works, we'll read revisions produced by advocates for colonial and postcolonial cultures in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the cultures of the African diaspora. Readings from postcolonial and feminist criticism will accompany our discussion of the social, political, and interpretive controversies these works have generated.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
A small seminar setting (15 max.) encourages participation of groups members from diverse backgrounds.
Recommended preparation
Literature and non-literature majors in the Honors Program and those with special interest in the topic are encouraged to register.
Entry code is available in the Comparative Literature main office (Padelford, B-531).
Class assignments and grading
Grades based on participation (class discussion, response papers) and three five-page papers.
