Studies in American Literature (378-0-20)

Topic

Racial Sensations

Instructors

Lauren Michele Jackson

Meeting Info

University Hall 112: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course examines the relation between race and feeling. In what way do certain emotions stick to some bodies and not others, and how can this help us account for structures of privilege and power in the U.S.? How have writers and artists thought of race on emotional terms—how does it, indeed, feel to be a problem?

Teaching Method

Lecture-discussion.

Evaluation Method

Reading responses, midterm, final paper.

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
SDG Reduced Inequality
SDG Peace & Justice
SDG Gender Equality