Topic: Postcolonial Literature: The Caribbean

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The term “postcolonial” literally refers to a period “after colonization,” yet postcolonial literature explores not only the colonial past but its continuing legacy. We will therefore examine the relationship between the “post” and “the colonial” in our reading of literature by Caribbean authors. For 500 years, the Caribbean has been the site of cultural and historical connections to Europe, Africa, Asia, and various areas in the Americas. By approaching a regional literature through its global context, we will also discuss the ways in which the current phenomenon of globalization is informed by the post/colonial histories we have covered during the semester.