Philippine Literature in English (American Period)
MW 12 – 1:15
This course surveys 20th c. Philippine Literature in English during the US occupation of the Philippines. But it also explores what it means to approach the archives from a literary and creative perspective.
Students will analyze representative authors from the period, but also use these texts as jump off points for their own historically-grounded critical and creative writing praxis.
How does one find one’s voice in a foreign tongue?
What does it mean to write under conditions of empire?
How does one examine the archives from a literary and creative perspective?
All texts are in English. No background knowledge of Philippine history/ language or creative writing s required. Prerequisites: one ENG DL course or consent.This course counts as a writing intensive requirement.