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ENGL 3005: The Literature of New World Encounters

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This course explores American literature as a site of cultural intersection between European settlers and indigenous peoples.ÌýÌýÌýWe will read early American texts in conversation with films portraying those encounters, bringing a critical and historical lens to both.ÌýÌýFor example, we will read Jacques Cartier withÌýHochelaga: Land of SoulsÌý(2017), the JesuitÌýRelationsÌýwithÌýBlack RobeÌý(1991) Guaman Pomo de Ayala, Hernan Cortés, and Mayan codices withÌýApocalyptoÌý(2006).ÌýÌýThe course requires standard English reading and writing requirements while teaching film analysis as well.

Taught by Dr. Penny Kelsey.

Requisites:ÌýRestricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
Additional Information:ÌýArts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities
Departmental Category: American Literature