ENG237 — Women in Literature
ENG 237 - Women in Literature ENG 237 - Women in Literature Description: Survey of women in literature from ancient Greece to present with emphasis on images of female protagonists as portrayed by male and female authors. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Characteristic elements of literature (theme, figurative language, characterization) and introduction to genres (essay, poetry, short story, novel) Tools and methods of literary criticism and scholarly research Geographical, historical, and social influences on women’s literature including issues of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexuality Historical portraits of women from selected time periods with emphasis on images of female protagonists as portrayed by male and female writers Archetypal approach to the study of portraits of women by male and female writers Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101H