Lorde's Zami
Audre Lorde’s Zami: A New Spelling of My Name is a genre defying Black feminist text. Lorde coined the term “biomythography” to describe her work and to indicate the ways in which it combines traditional elements of biographical writing with historical fact and myth making.
We will delve into Zami for the entire semester. We will read it closely and learn to understand it in its many contexts; alongside other significant work by Lorde and the tight knit group of feminist intellectuals she worked with. In doing so, we will master the skills that required for literary interpretation.
Readings
- Lorde, Audre. Zami: A New Spelling of My Name: A Biomythography. Crossing Press, 1982.
- A print copy of this edition of the text is required.
- Additional readings will be available via onQ.
Assessment
- Seminar presentation
- Essay
- Final exam
- Regular class attendance
- Active real-time in-class participation
- Online activities and quizzes
**Subject to change**
Prerequisites
- Registration in an English Major or Joint Honours plan
