2018-2019 / LGER0055-1

Post-colonial literatures in English : In-depth Approach

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : general (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Bénédicte Ledent

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course will focus on the representation of the slave trade and slavery in postcolonial literature.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Very good knowledge of English.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught as a seminar in which students are expected to participate actively.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Seminar organised during the second semester. Please get in touch as soon as possible to arrange a schedule.

Recommended or required readings

Andrea Levy, The Long Song (2010; Picador) Fred D'Aguiar, The Longest Memory (1994; Vintage) Caryl Phillips, Cambridge (1991; Vintage) Caryl Phillips, Crossing the River (1993; Vintage)

Assessment methods and criteria

Written essay and oral examination.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is taught in English.

Contacts

Bénédicte LEDENT Place Cockerill, 3-5 B-4000 Liège Tel: 04 366 54 39 Fax: 04 366 57 21 Email: B.Ledent@uliege.be

Items online

Online Notes
Articles on Caryl Phillips and his work will be made available in the course of the year on the e-campus platform.