The need to understand other cultures has never been more important. In this year-long, junior-level English course, students will broaden global perspectives by reading and analyzing literature that addresses issues which impact the world at large. Students will read literary works from a variety of genres and make connections between the texts and the contemporary world. Students will read selections from several authors, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kamala Markandaya, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Chinua Achebe, as well as selections from other short fiction and nonfiction selections. Students will continue to fine tune critical reading and writing skills throughout the course, which will culminate in a final research paper. This course is recommended for all juniors.