EN 278 - Introduction to Women’s Literature

1. Demonstrate the ways in which various categories of women’s literature shape and reflect cultural values. (GELO 4)
2. Demonstrate the commonalities and differences among women, both real and fictional, from different time periods, cultures, and demographics through the analysis of scholarly and creative artifacts and activities. (GELO 3)
3. Identify genres, conventions, and period-specific discourses and their relevance to broader historical forces.
4. Identify literary techniques and creative uses of language in literary texts.
5. Find, evaluate, and use appropriate bibliographic materials in their texts.

I. The search for identity

II. Power

III. Societal roles

IV. Relationships and conflict

V. Marriage

VI. Sexuality

VII. Treatment as the other

VIII. Achievement

IX. Daily life

The course might consider the topics above through a themed approach, such as:

A. a genre study (for example: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, political writings).

B. a historical survey (for example: 19th century women writers; 20th century women writers).

C. a major authors study

D. the impact of gender on writing and reading

Facilitated discussion: 40-60%

Oral reports/short presentation: 10-15%

Instructional film or other media: 10-15%

Blackboard: 10-15%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None