IMCS1019 Text, Identity and Multiculturalism (5 op)
Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti
Osaamistavoitteet
On completion of this course the student
- understands how cultural identities are articulated in literature and how literature contributes to the construction of collective identities
- is able to analyse literary texts and trace the complexities and intersections of identities in multicultural contexts
- understands the role of English as a world language in the construction of literatures worldwide.
Suoritustavat
Lectures, discussions, learning assignments
Sisältö
Postcolonial and migration theory, intersectionality and identity, literary analysis, colonial and postcolonial literatures and contemporary urban literature
Lisätiedot
Timing: 1st year
Kirjallisuus
| ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
|---|---|
| Ashcroft, Bill et al.: Postcolonial Studies. The Key Concepts. 2013. | |
| Boehmer, Elleke: Colonial and Postcolonial Literature. Migrant Metaphors. 2005. (parts) | |
| Young, Robert J. C.: Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction. 2003. | |
| Other literature as specified by the teacher |
Arviointiperusteet
Learning assignments during the course and final paper