This course introduces students to literary elements on the page with discussion of major theories and debates within the study of Caribbean literature and culture with a particular focus on the idea of Chaos (Braithwaite, Benitez-Rojo, Suzanne Csaire, Hopkinson, Browne, etc.). We will read novels, plays, poetry, and examine art and film that address the regions unprecedented historical losses alongside its regenerative cultural production (i.e. Carnival, hip hop, ecotourism) to show how this flux shapes the modern Caribbean. We will survey and analyze how creatives construct both realist and speculative images that interrogate slavery, colonialism, extraction, and their afterlives into the future.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThomas is extremely caring, smart, and passionate, but the class was designed oddly and assignments were confusing sometimes. Not the most interesting class, lectures were also confusing, and heavy reading load. Interesting in it's crossing of the apocalypse with topics such as the environment, CRT, and feminism.
Prof. Thomas is hilarious, and her lectures are very insightful. She's clearly passionate about her work, connecting topics like classism, racism, and ecology. Lectures are open and less structured but engaging. Attendance isn't required for Apocalypse. Lots of reading, but the material is captivating.
**Actually for ENGL134CT Took as an 8am and was apprehensive, but lectures weren't heavy & Dr Thomas's energy made them go by fast. Overall enjoyed the readings, & the creative assignments really broke up the monotony of all the model papers I was writing in other classes. Highly recommend for English mjrs only familiar w/ British/American lit.
Fascinating prof, big auntie vibes in how she cares for her students and TAs. Gives out snacks every class. Very welcoming. Lectures are very interesting, but not always the easiest to follow. She or her TAs are very accessible to answer questions. Not too difficult of a class, and often quite thought-provoking, especially as a student of color.
Professor Thomas knows her content well. Her assignments are confusing and don't honestly explain what is expected of us. Her lecture slides are confusing content-wise, and I can't tell what her point is in the lecture. However, it is evident she is kind and cares for her students.