Fall 2023

21L.310
Bestsellers: Contemporary Literature
T
11-12:30p
56-191

Prereq: none
Units: 2-0-4 Can be repeated for credit; first half of term

This class will take you through a sampling of bestselling 21st-century fiction, where we will cover topics such as climate crisis, public health, and social and economic inequity. We will read novels, short stories, and poetry that not only represent the current moment, but that also use fiction as a way to imagine better worlds. Assessment (presentations, short written responses, and group projects) is based on consistent participation and engagement throughout the semester, rather than a final paper.