3.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore the historical and social background of this literature and its international success. Colonialism, nationalism, independence, and post-colonialism in North Africa set the stage for writers like Tahar ben Jelloun, Rachid Boujedra, Mohamed Choukri, Asia Djebar to write metaphorically about Islam, women, human rights, oppression, alienation and immigration. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..