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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: 3

Average GPA: 3.56 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 60.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Smith Gena E Chandler202184.5%15.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.842
Hightower Rebecca A Weaver202446.6%26.7%20.0%0.0%6.7%0.0%2.991

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2021Fall 2024Term050% W