This course studies moments in history where ordinary forms of immediate political interest give way to a more capacious sense of obligation and commitment. With close readings of literary texts we will critique and analyze these moments to understand better their complexities and contradictions. Cases include Spanish Civil War; South African apartheid, Ukraine, Palestine.
3-5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
This course studies moments in history where ordinary forms of immediate political interest give way to a more capacious sense of obligation and commitment. With close readings of literary texts we will critique and analyze these moments to understand better their complexities and contradictions. Cases include Spanish Civil War; South African apartheid, Ukraine, Palestine.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.