Two Mondays: October 16 and 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Online
This is a seminar-style, discussion-based class
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution is the latest entry in the genre of “dark academia.” R. F. Kuang’s (The Poppy War, Yellowface) most recent novel is set in an alternate reality 1830s England where British supremacy is supported by magic that comes from combining silver metal bars and the act of translation.
Over the course of two classes, we’ll discuss how Babel uses speculative history to explore big questions about imperialism and the violence of colonialism, the role of capitalism in global exploitation, academia’s complicity in upholding corrupt institutions, and the complexity and power of language.
Two Mondays: October 16 and 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Online
Required Book:
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution, By R. F. Kuang (9780063021426)
Leigha McReynolds received her PhD in English Literature from The George Washington University. Her dissertation was on science and the supernatural in the 19th Century British novel. In her teaching, Leigha uses science fiction to engage students across disciplines: she is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor for University Honors at UMD. She also runs a writing coaching business to help aspiring writers of all kinds achieve their personal and professional goals.
REFUND POLICY: Please note that we can issue class refunds up until seven (7) days before the first class session.
