Sub-Saharan African Novels: Texts and Contexts

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This course explores 20th and 21st-century Sub-Saharan African novels in-depth, spotlighting the region's dynamic contributions to the global literary landscape. It concentrates on the impact of colonial history, post-independence politics, and global diasporas on contemporary African literature. Thematic modules tackle issues such as decolonial feminism, postcolonial politics, and diasporic identities. The course examines groundbreaking novels that echo the complexities of modern African experiences, from the Francophone to the Anglophone and beyond. In addition to the readings, contemporary African writers will be invited to lecture, thus enriching the academic experience.