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Centering literature and art, this course explores the creative imagination of racial justice, employing transnational and intersectional frameworks that bridge ethnic studies and postcolonial and decolonial critique. How do writers and artists generate common social agendas out of different histories, identifications, and investments? What can we learn from language that sharpens justice-oriented thought and praxis? Readings will cohere around particular genres or, alternatively, take a thematic multi-genre approach. We will employ critical creative methodologies, with a view to imagine social transformation and build paths toward global solidarities.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GEs AHI Area G Ethnicity Writing
RANA S
Swati Rana
3.4
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ENGL50 . Rana S 7 Months Ago

Professor Rana was an incredible professor whose course I thoroughly enjoyed. All of our readings were interesting, and applicable to current events. Attend lecture! Although it is not mandatory, she speaks about certain patterns or parts of the text that she wants you to reference during exams. Do the readings and be engaged in the class to pass.

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ENGL50 . Rana S 8 Months Ago

Four novels and so many poetry excerpts to read. She doesn't circulate her lecture materials so if you miss a lecture you're cooked, unless you seek out office hours. She's quiet, her lectures are monotonous and droning. Interesting content, extremely uninteresting professor.

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ENGL50 . Rana S 8 Months Ago

Professor Rana is so intelligent, and her analysis of course materials was always in-depth and thought-provoking. She cares about her students and outlines course expectations in a comprehensible manner. There are times when you have to finish novels in a few days, but the course material is so interesting that it often goes by quickly.

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ENGL50 . Rana S 8 Months Ago

She goes over the slides way too fast. Half of the lectures are her reading off of her notes which is respectable because she goes over great information however, this makes the lecture very boring and lengthy. You are also expected to finish novels, movies, essays which does feel a bit overwhelming at times. TA Nirvana was very helpful though!

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ENGL50 . Rana S 9 Months Ago

As an English major, this is way too much for a lower-div. Expected to finish full novels in a day, doesn't post slides, uses literary jargon to where it's hard to understand the point she's getting across, exams based on memorization not content, and if your paper isn't PERFECT, you will receive a low grade. It's week 7 & I'm already burnt out.

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ENGL50 . Rana S 9 Months Ago

Rana is actually the goat. She is so intelligent and well spoken, it was so refreshing to hear her ideas about the world. Two essays, a midterm, and a final and thats pretty much it. Readings are not too bad, I personally found them pretty interesting and I normally don't like English classes. Highly recommend

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