AMST247
Contemporary Arab American Literature
Subject code
AMST
Course Number
247
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
T. Pickens
Course Long Title
Contemporary Arab American Literature
Cross Listed Courses
Description
This course studies Arab American literature from 1990 until the present. Students examine novels, short fiction, memoirs, or poetry in an effort to understand the major concerns of contemporary Arab American authors. Students are expected to engage theoretical material and literary criticism to supplement their understanding of the literature. In addition to a discussion of formal literary concerns, this course is animated by the way authors spotlight gender, sexual orientation, politics, and history. Prerequisite(s): one 100-level course in English.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(English: Post-1800), (English: R, E, DL)
INDS Program Relationship
IDAM - AMST Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
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