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Syllabus: Global Journeys & Rites of Passage through Africa, the Middle East, and India

Petrea, Zachary

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Title
Syllabus: Global Journeys & Rites of Passage through Africa, the Middle East, and India
Author(s)
Petrea, Zachary
Issue Date
2021-09-08
Keyword(s)
  • Comparative literature
  • Arab Spring
  • Coming of age
  • Rites of passage
  • cultural understanding
  • Africa
  • India
  • Middle East
Geographic Coverage
  • Africa
  • India
  • Middle East
Abstract
This course will examine the universal theme of “coming-of-age” by focusing on diverse works from disparate cultures across history. “Growing up” involves not just getting older, but also experiences of journeying and searching for meaning. These transitions vary across class, gender, and race and can encompass immigration, war, romance, politics, and education. We will focus on select stories told through art, film, and literature from Africa, Middle East, and India to examine the experiences of the authors and readers in these diverse cultures.
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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