Twentieth Century Fiction

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Free Online Course: Twentieth Century Fiction provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Twentieth Century Fiction is taught by Prof. Avishek Parui.

Overview
  • This course seeks to study some of the key texts in late nineteenth-century and twentieth-century fiction that engage with issues such as imperialism, modernity, trauma, embodiment, agency and identity. Through a careful study of selected literary texts and their cultural contexts, the course aims to offer a complex understanding of fiction, reality and representation.INTENDED AUDIENCE : Students pursuing B.A and M.A in English or Cultural StudiesPRE- REQUISITES : B.A in English or Cultural StudiesSUPPORT INDUSTRY : Nil

Syllabus
  • Week 1 : Introduction; The PostmasterWeek 2 : Heart of DarknessWeek 3 : Prufrock and Other ObservationsWeek 4 : The Waste LandWeek 5 : DublinersWeek 6 : Mrs DallowayWeek 7 : UlyssesWeek 8 : The FlyWeek 9 : Solid ObjectsWeek 10:Toba Tek SinghWeek 11:The Chess PlayersWeek 12:Conclusion


    Teaching Assistants :

    1.Soham Chakraborty
    2.Shiji Mariam