A study of texts that have war as their subject, examining the cultural functions war literature performs (such as recruiting, celebrating, healing, mourning, witnessing, commemorating, protesting), as well as its role in the construction of collective memory and national identity. The particular focus may vary from year to year; for detailed information, consult the Department.
A study of texts that have war as their subject, examining the cultural functions war literature performs (such as recruiting, celebrating, healing, mourning, witnessing, commemorating, protesting), as well as its role in the construction of collective memory and national identity. The particular focus may vary from year to year; for detailed information, consult the Department.