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Canada has been a "contact zone" (Pratt), a space where different cultures interact, from its inception. As a settler colony, it continues to be characterized by First Nations' fight for sovereignty, around which Native literature revolves, as well as literary productions of other groups that reflect their own immigration histories, aspirations and, in many cases, experiences of marginalization. It is the dialogue of these voices emerging from many different cultural locations that generates the vibrancy and dynamism of Canadian literature.
In our engagement with texts by writers such as Thomas King, Dionne Brand, Margaret Atwood, Drew Hayden Taylor, Guillermo Verdecchia, and others, we will focus on the formative role of settler colonialism, 'race,' and transnationalism in Canadian literature, as well as their intersections with gender and sexuality.
Credit for the course requires regular attendance, contributions to class discussions, and participation in organizing one session. Registration for the seminar will take place in the first session. You do not have to sign up on Agnes for this course. |
