ENGH 458: RS: Topics in Literary Research

ENGH 458-001: Indigenous Futurisms
(Spring 2026)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR

Horizon Hall 1009

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Section Information for Spring 2026

How do you imagine a future that you were never meant to be in – and what is the power in doing so? This class explores Indigenous speculative fiction from the twentieth century to the present, reading novels, stories, and films that deploy speculation as a vital tool for decolonization. Reading across advanced literary and cultural scholarship from the historicist to the highly theoretical, we will situate Indigenous futurisms within the historical and contemporary contexts of settler colonialism as well as within much longer histories of Indigenous aesthetics and sovereignties. Students will also explore Indigenous Research Methods as a way of conducting scholarship in literary studies as they develop their own independent research projects.

Enrollment is controlled. Contact Professor Hurley at jhurle@gmu.edu for permission to register.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Topic-based course in research methods. Students conduct advanced research in literary studies using traditional and digital research tools and approaches. Notes: May be repeated when the topic is different. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive, Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 305 (3 credit) and 85 credit hours earned.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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