LIT 281 Identity and Difference
This course introduces students to how texts have been used to divide people or bring them together. Students will cover major theoretical texts dealing with gender, citizenship, race, language, and ethnicity. Additional readings will be drawn from literary, legislative, and juridical primary sources that illustrate the interplay between popular media, discrimination, and empowerment. Writing assignments will ask students to apply their theoretical knowledge to explain contemporary and historical examples of oppression and liberation. May be repeated for credit if the content varies.
Credits
4
Offered
Fall semester