ENG 487B - Captivity and Freedom in Literature

(3 units) CO12

Introduction to literature focused on issues of captivity and freedom. Texts include captivity stories, slave narrative, naturalist fiction, autobiographies, and stories of incarceration exploring themes of bondage and liberation. Considers the significance of narratives of freedom in historical and cultural contexts, introduces writers from diverse backgrounds, and a range of theories of text analysis, e.g. Feminism, Marxism, Poststructuralism, the Critical Study of Race, and Queer Theory.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Corequisite(s): ENG 303.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. critically discuss and write about narratives of captivity and freedom.
2. situate narratives of captivity and freedom in their cultural, historical and literary contexts.
3. apply multiple theoretical frameworks to narratives of captivity and freedom.
4. identify and analyze an ethical issue in the study of captivity and freedom in literature.

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