Homepage English 390 . Course Goals 1. To better understand the colonial and post-colonial experience through the writings of Chinua Achebe and other writers.
Colonialism is the common experience of the vast majority of the world's peoples.
Though nineteenth century colonialism has ended, its aftermath continues to affect us. A better understanding of the colonial experience is essential to understanding our world's present and future. To read fictional texts with greater critical insight and understanding. This goal is shared by all literature classes in some way or other, of course. Course Work 1.