Law and Literature: Race & Gender
Law 753. Law and Literature: Race and Gender
This seminar uses contemporary fiction to explore the intersection between literary and legal studies, with a particular focus on race and gender. Through literature and some film, the seminar examines the role of law in the structure of conflict, personal relationships, and social arrangements, with attention to privilege, perspective, and voice. Class discussion will layer the readings from each week, building on the materials previously read and discussed. Authors include Margaret Atwood, Richard Wright, Kazuo Ishiguro, Andre Dubus, III, Toni Morrison, and Nella Larsen.
Grades will be determined from class participation and a take-home examination. With approval of the instructor, students may earn up to an additional two credits by writing a paper.
Credits: 2-4 (variable)
This seminar uses contemporary fiction to explore the intersection between literary and legal studies, with a particular focus on race and gender. Through literature and some film, the seminar examines the role of law in the structure of conflict, personal relationships, and social arrangements, with attention to privilege, perspective, and voice. Class discussion will layer the readings from each week, building on the materials previously read and discussed. Authors include Margaret Atwood, Richard Wright, Kazuo Ishiguro, Andre Dubus, III, Toni Morrison, and Nella Larsen.
Grades will be determined from class participation and a take-home examination. With approval of the instructor, students may earn up to an additional two credits by writing a paper.
Credits: 2-4 (variable)
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Katharine T. Bartlett, Karla Holloway
Law and Literature: Race & Gender 753.01
Spring 2010