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| LGER0055-1 | Post-colonial literatures in English: In-depth Approach | |||||
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| Duration : | 30h Th | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Bénédicte Ledent | |||||
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| Course contents : | The course begins with an introduction to the historical and sociological background to Caribbean literature. After a brief overview of Caribbean literature (seen as a regional, national and diasporic tradition)and its major figures, the rest of the course is devoted to the discussion of selected poems, short stories and novels, most of them written by contemporary writers. A new theme is chosen every year. The topic for 2005-2006 is "The African Presence in Caribbean Literature". | |||||
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| Course objective : | Introduction to anglophone Caribbean Literature | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | Good knowledge of English. | |||||
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| Organization : | First term, 2 hours a week | |||||
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| Written notes : | Poems and short stories available later. Novels: Caryl Phillips, Crossing the River (Faber and Faber) Roger Mais, Brother Man (Heinemann) Paule Marshall, Praisesong for the Widow (Virago) | |||||
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| Assessment : | Written essay and oral examination. | |||||
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| Contacts : | Bénédicte LEDENT, chargée de cours Place Cockerill, 3-5 B-4000 Liège Tel: 04 366 54 39 Fax: 04 366 57 21 Email: B.Ledent@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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| Remarks : | The course is taught in English. | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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