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Topics in Literature: (242-0-71)

Topic

African Literature

Instructors

James Michael Hodapp

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-257: Mon, Wed 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

In this course we will study the foundations of African literature in the print era, beginning with the missionary press era, and the seminal novel Chaka by Thomas Mofolo. We will make our way through some of the literary highlights of the modern era in Africa by turning to various novels and short stories from the independence era, eventually reading contemporary texts from Africa in an effort to track the development of African literary studies.

Registration Requirements


  • Prerequisites: None

  • Open to first-year students, sophomores

  • Open for cross-registration

  • Satisfies Africana Studies Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.