Societal Divisions in West Africa

In this seminar we will discuss the experience and aesthetic representation of violence in West African novels and films. With the Nigerian film King of Boys (2018) and the novel Nightbloom (2018) by Peace Adzo Medie as reference points, we will historicize and theorize the connection of violence and gender.
This course will provide opportunities to collaborate with our partner institution, the University of Ghana.

This is an MA course, so be prepared to engage with questions of genre and conventions of style. You should also take an interest in the social and historical context.

Please note: This course is part of a digital detox project. When you sign up for this course you accept that you will not use digital devices for the duration of our weekly sessions!  

Please do purchase a copy of the novel in the following edition before coming to the first session: Peace Adzo Medie. Nightbloom. London: Oneworld., 2024 [2018] [ISBN: 978-0861548125] Please note: No other edition will do!

The SL for this class is active participation; the PL is an oral exam (MAP).