2 recommended Rokeya S Hossain, Sultana's Dream and Selections from The Secluded Ones edited and translated by Roushan Jahan,1988. Gender, Culture, and Postcolonialism , 1993. Only available on reserve. These books are available at the Oberlin College Bookstore and on reserve. This seminar relies on intellectual interchange and active participation by all members of the class.
Class meetings emphasize analysis of assigned readings.
In order for the course to be effective, all students must have the reading assignments completed and ready for in-depth discussion for each class. The class requires your thoughtful and continuous participation, therefore regular attendance is mandatory. Each of you will give a fifteen-minute in class presentation. Details regarding these presentations will be discussed in class. You will write a 10-15 page paper on a topic to be chosen in consultation with the professor.