ENGL 3302

Canadian "multiculturalism" is critically debated in Canadian literature. Together, we will unpack this defining yet contested national characteristic in relationship to Canadian literature spanning the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The course will focus on major figures, critical theories, and historical developments like the passing of 1988’s Official Multiculturalism Act. We will respond to works from multiple genres with an emphasis on themes of identity, racialization, (de)colonization, and intersectionality.