English 9229
Literature and the Production of Cultural Memory
Instructor: TBA.
Fall Half Course.
Course Overview
This seminar will introduce new students to the spectrum of basic themes that constitute the emergent field of memory studies, as it will also provide a space for advanced students to review these themes, deepen their foundations, and broaden their horizons in the field. Because memory studies is an inter- and transdisciplinary field, students will bring to bear different disciplinary perspectives, as well as a range of topical, temporal, and geographical concerns. Most importantly, the course will provide students with research methods and analytical techniques for conducting graduate research and studies.
Learning Outcomes
In this course,
- Through a study of the themes and concepts in critical memory studies, students will be introduced to foundational and contemporary scholars(hip) in the field.
- In conjunction with point 1, students will also become acquainted with memory methodologies and theories across disciplines.
- Through the process of learning memory themes, concepts, theories, and methods, students will become knowledgeable about different watershed moments in world history such as the Holocaust, 9/11, World Wars I and II.
- Students will be able to apply all the theories and analytical techniques of memory in their analysis of fiction, creative non-fiction, memoir, film etc.
- Ultimately, at the end of this course, students will develop advanced skills in writing, research and analysis for academic audiences and public audiences.
