Mahmoud Salameh

Learning Goals

This course introduces students to major works and topics in transnational literary and cultural studies by focusing on the theme of “The Global City.”  Our primary learning goals during the semester include:

Close Reading

learn how to closely read, analyze, and write about literary and other cultural texts in a thoughtful and persuasive manner

Historical Comprehension

become familiar with major historical developments in the evolution of "The Global City"

Theoretical Comprehension

think critically and comparatively about the literary texts and global cities we examine during the semester alongside key concepts and major debates in the fields of Postcolonial and Global Studies

Critical Perspective

investigate the course theme in relation to your own experiences of "The Global City and/or the Colorado College Campus and surrounding environs  

Digital Projects

propose, compose, and workshop blogs and digital projects that showcase your creativity, familiarity, and dexterity with the course materials

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