This course examines how trailblazing, subversive and iconoclastic writers and directors in North Africa made space in their oeuvre to shed light on the lived experiences of marginalized groups. Focusing on a selection of texts, both literary and cinematic, covering the period from the late 1960s to the present from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia, we will explore how these writers and filmmakers engage with marginalized communities in their societies. The course will focus on questions of decolonization, indigenous rights, gender and sexuality, politics, and artistic expression.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: At least one course in literature or film.

Instructor: Aadnani

Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature

Typical Periods Offered: Summer

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