Literature of Manitoba
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring
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Description
This course explores the literary culture of the Canadian Prairies through texts written by Manitoba authors. Themes examined may include the pioneer experience, establishing new communities in unfamiliar territory while recalling a cultural history from another place; the experience of colonized Aboriginal peoples; different perceptions of nature and the land; small town and big city life; and the search for intellectual, social, and religious freedom amidst perceived parochialism. Authors studied may include Margaret Laurence, Martha Ostenso, Tomson Highway, Frederick Philip Grove, Gabrielle Roy, Kristjana Gunnars, Patrick Friesen, Miriam Toews, Beatrice Culleton Mosionier, Sandra Birdsell, David Arnason, Robert Kroetsch, and W.D. Valgardson.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First Year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENGL-3714.
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