Learning outcomes

To discuss topics such as race, sexuality, gender issues and culture by examining various memoirs and stories that explore multicultural themes.

Contents

Storytelling is one of the most human of all activities. This course explores how different stories of common experiences such as coming of age and being a woman can be. Questions such as “what does it mean to be biracial in western society", “what are the cultural/racial dimensions within the gay community", and “what similarities/differences are seen in these stories" will be raised. Among the authors to be considered are Toni Morrison, James McBride, Paul Monette, bell hooks, and Amy Tan. Participants will be expected to do lot of reading to prepare for class discussion.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

There will be reading packet for the course.

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