Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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ENAM0103A-S21

Reading Literature

Reading Literature: Border-Crossings
This course investigates the multitude of borders crossed in and by literature. Reading literary works by minoritarian and diasporic writers, we will investigate the divisions between identities, histories, and geographies that these texts both illuminate and transgress. Themes we will explore include capitalism and class difference, racial and colonial violence, American empire, and queer diasporas. Just as importantly, we will analyze how these texts span the borders of different genres and media, in the form of poetry, plays, short stories, and novels. Authors include: Claudia Rankine, Ocean Vuong, Toni Morrison, and Nam Le. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
20568
Subject Code:
ENAM
Course Number:
0103
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ENAM 0103

All Sections in Spring 2021

Spring 2021

ENAM0103A-S21 Seminar (Wang)
ENAM0103B-S21 Seminar (Brayton)
ENAM0103C-S21 Seminar (Millier)