ENGL 3170 - Stories of the Other

This course examines the stories of gender, religious, and sexual “minorities” in the non-Western world from a comparative perspective. These people are called others of the “others” in their respective societies. This course brings their voices to the classroom. Their stories put a spotlight on universally vital concerns that may include the issues of migrants and LGBTQ individuals in parts of the third world, such as in Turkey, Kenya, Azerbaijan, and Uganda. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – World Language and Culture Category.

Credits: 3 hours