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ENGL-3644: The Postcolonial Novel

Description: A study of novels examining the historical, social, and cultural contexts before, during, and after colonization. Emphasis on major writers (e.g., Achebe, Coetzee, Roy, Phillips) across continents (Africa, Asia, North America) and the significant themes, tropes, and theories of the genre.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: COMM-1016 or ENGL-1106 or ENGL-1204H

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 15

Average GPA: 2.93 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 25.08%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.97%

Sean J Kotz20057.5%33.0%46.9%12.7%0.0%0.0%2.292
Scott B Chandler201123.2%45.2%20.7%7.3%3.7%0.0%2.735
Steve Oakey201327.7%42.0%13.3%5.6%7.4%4.0%2.752
Steven G Salaita200662.5%16.7%12.5%0.0%8.3%0.0%3.261
Smith Gena E Chandler202155.0%24.6%9.4%2.7%1.1%7.3%3.395

Grade Distribution Over Time