ENG 385 - Canadian Immigration Literature (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the literature produced by the immigrant writers of Canada. In the 2016 census, 21.9% of Canadians were immigrants. The majority of immigrants to Canada settle in Toronto–nearly half were born outside Canada, and after Miami, Toronto hosts the second-highest proportion of immigrants in the world. However, immigrants are fundamental to each region of Canada. Through literature, students will learn key factors about the immigrant experience: assimilation, diversity, ethnic communities, racism, poverty, social mobility, generational conflict, refugees, multicultural and immigration policies. Multicultural literature often criticizes Canada’s “multicultural dream;” these necessary critiques can point the way to greater social harmony. Immigration is a global issue, often contentious, that requires the discussion that literature inspires.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
General Education Category: Global Issues