ENG 6650 Studies in Irish Literature

This course provides an examination of literature written in English by Irish writers. It will focus on the complex relationships between political nationalism and culture in Ireland and/or the Irish diaspora and address central issues including the relationship between politics and language, the role of British imperialism in forming Irish identities, and the ways in which the Irish attempted to revise such definitions. The course also will touch on issues of gender, social class, and race and ethnicity. The outline (themes and authors) will vary depending upon the instructor’s interests and expertise.

Credits: 3.0