Resistance Literature Masterclass

What is the role of literature in our world? Why do we read? Love it or hate it? Why do we study it? Can literature change the world? 

This masterclass will consider the role literature plays, historically and in contemporary times, in resistance (resisting hierarchies of class, gender, and race, for example). Participants will work together to understand this concept and then look at some literature together to consider what it might be. Participants will develop critical thinking and analytical skills. 

On Campus Masterclasses are subject based and are 3 hours long. They consist of a topic-based lecture and interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on Higher Education led by Student Ambassadors. 

Application

To apply, please complete this Online Application Form by Friday 28 April 2023. 

This free SOAS event is a widening participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of university-level studies. 

Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised: 

• first generation in family to attend university in the UK 
• eligible or previously eligible for free school meals 
• experience of local authority care 
• from an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by Polar 4 data) 

If you have any questions about this event, please email lw29@soas.ac.uk.