Sumários

Canadian Asian writers

24 Março 2023, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Analysis of extract from Joy Kagowa's Obasan  and discussion of its importance in the context of Canadian history and its contribution to the collective consciousness of the consequences of the internment of Japanese Canadian during WWII and their continued displacement afterwards. 


Canadian Asian writers

22 Março 2023, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Discussion of the extract from Fred Wah's Diamond Grill  within the context of Canadian biotext.


Discussion of extract from Hugh MacLennan's Two Solitudes

17 Março 2023, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Discussion of extract from Hugh MacLennan's Two Solitudes. Discussion of Quebec between the two world wars.


Discussion of extract from Martha Ostenso's Wild Geese

15 Março 2023, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Discussion of extract from Martha Ostenso's Wild Geese within the context of prarie novels in general and comparing its style (naturalism/realism) to Anne of Green Gables. 


Reading week

10 Março 2023, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Lecturer in Erasmus Mobility