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This course explores various novels written in English in the wake of the tragedy of 9-11, from various perspectives around the globe. It asks how the form of the novel responded to the events of that date and its aftermath, and in doing so, considers the role of art in shaping our understanding of global events, violence, and the forces that produce them. This course offers a greater appreciation of the novel and its role in history, as well as a framework for comparing different perspectives on a major historical event. It should improve your skills as a reader of fiction and analyst and judge of what you read. In the course of the semester you will: 1)Survey how novels from a variety of positions and perspectives represent and understand the events of 9-11. 2)Learn to analyze the form of the novel, its various elements, and its role in culture and history. 3)Read and evaluate reviews of major novels, from different contexts. 4)Learn to write an intelligent and informed review of a novel.