Postmodern Fiction

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This course on postmodern fiction examines texts from late twentieth-century to the present that interrogate literary and societal conventions. Using narrative theory, students will explore how postmodern fiction subverts notions of narrative structure, toys with ideas of character development, and resists interpretation. Discussions pertain to questions of personal identity, national identity and ideology, the narration of history, and the representation of the real. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3