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LIT300ZA(文学 / Literature 300)
Advanced Topics in American Literature: US Southern Literature

Gregory Khezrnejat

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2023
Class code A6301
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市富士‐F302
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 300-level Advanced Courses
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Outline and objectives

Southern literature is perhaps the best-known regional literature of the United States, featuring voices, genres, and motifs specific to its distinct tradition. But it is far from a monolith, and the literature of the south reflects the diverse cultures, peoples, and languages of the region. Southern literature has often given a sharp focus to social, historical, and cultural issues of the United States, serving as a grim counterpoint to more optimistic national mythmaking. This course will focus on southern literature in the twentieth century, exploring how writers respond to questions of war, race, memory, class, and modernization.

Goal

Students will examine the historical context and major themes of southern literature. Students will also develop critical reading and writing skills.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Class time will be divided between lectures and group discussions. In-class feedback will be given for daily reaction papers, and students will receive personal feedback on written assignments.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction

2[対面/face to face]:Defining the South

An overview of the culture and history of the South

3[対面/face to face]:Postwar Culture and Modernity

Tate, Ode to the Confederate Dead

4[対面/face to face]:Community and Memory

Faulkner, A Rose for Emily

5[対面/face to face]:Race in the Postwar South (1)

Wright, The Ethics of Living Jim Crow

6[対面/face to face]:Race in the Postwar South (2)

Welty, Where is the Voice Coming From?

7[対面/face to face]:Southern Gothic

Capote, A Tree of Night

8[対面/face to face]:Review and Midterm Examination

A review of topics covered in the first half of the course

9[対面/face to face]:Precariousness in the Changing South

Dickey, selected poems

10[対面/face to face]:Grotesque Allegories

O'Connor, A Good Man is Hard to Find

11[対面/face to face]:Culture and Authenticity

Walker, Everyday Use

12[対面/face to face]:The Modern South (1)

Gates, Colored People

13[対面/face to face]:The Modern South (2)

Rash, Speckled Trout

14[対面/face to face]:Final Synthesis

Review of the major themes of the course

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students should perform close readings of each of the assigned texts. Students should come to class prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Readings will be provided in class as handouts.

References

Andrews, William et al. The Literature of the American South. Norton, 1998.
Additional references will be announced in class.

Grading criteria

Class contribution (30%), reading quizzes (20%), in-class midterm paper (25%), final paper (25%)

Changes following student comments

None.

Prerequisite

None.