FAS 420 - Autobiography and Cultural Identity

How does one write a cultural identity? How does one portray a self defined in terms of an ethnic group? This class will look at autobiographies written by Franco Americans and explore the ways these narratives create an identity conceived beyond the limits of individuality. Special attention will be given to questions of gender, oral traditions, and language. The class is taught in English.

Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
3 credit hours of FAS coursework or permission.

Credits: 3