Study

This seminar uses contemporary fiction to explore the intersection between literary and legal studies, with a particular focus on race and gender. Through literature and some film, the seminar examines the role of law in the structure of conflict, personal relationships, social hierarchy and social change, with attention to privilege, perspective, and voice. Authors include Margaret Atwood, Richard Wright, Kazuo Ishiguro, Aravind Adiga, Toni Morrison, Ursula Hegi, and Nella Larsen.

Grades will be determined from class participation, weekly response papers, and final paper pursuing a theme from the course.

Spring 2018

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
753.01	Course Credits 3	Reflective Writing Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages Class participation	Katharine T. Bartlett
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.753.01.Sp18
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