ENGL 274

Spring 2015 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 16-May 6

Literature and Society

Credit: 3 hours.

Major literary works presented within the context of social issues of their time.

May be repeated with the permission of English advising office to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of the Composition I requirement.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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ENGL 274 class schedule data for spring 2015
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	39671	Lecture-Discussion 03/16/15-05/06/15 Lecture-Discussion 05/17/15-05/31/15	DW DW	5:00PM -7:20PM ARRANGED	W n.a.	English Building Location Pending	Wright, D Wright, D	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/15-05/31/15 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts course. Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Section Title: Slavery and Identity Section Info: Topic Section DW: Slavery and Identity - meets with AFRO 298 [SP15 2nd 8 week on Wed 5-7:30 pm and May 17-31 study abroad] In this course, we will explore the experience of slavery in the U.S. through its representation in literature and film. The course will focus on the enslaved, the enslavers, and the middle merchants who participated in the slave trade. We will also examine the economic, political, religious, and scientific justifications used to maintain slavery. Students will travel to Benin, formerly known as ?The Slave Coast,? for two weeks in May. Partnering with Beninese students, we will visit historical sites throughout the country to explore West African cultural traditions. We will pay particular attention to the aspects of these traditions that the enslaved Africans retained to create a new African-American (and, later, U.S.) cultural identity. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students who have been accepted for the May 17-31 study abroad program. Application deadline for Study Abroad is 12/1/14 (http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/illinois-programs#.VE5VAxanH40).