Bilingual Experiences in Literature ((2 Credits))

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In this study, students will read a selection of work written by bilingual and multilingual writers depicting their experiences learning English for the first time. Through these readings students will come to understand the struggles and determination of these vulnerable young learners. Additionally, students will gain theoretical knowledge of how texts are produced and interpreted and gain deeper experience in articulating the concepts, methods, and practices of current literary approaches to texts Prerequisites: a previous course in literature.