U.S. Women’s Multicultural Life Writings ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Students will investigate personal narratives, memoirs, and autobiographies by U.S. women selected for their literary excellence in describing their participation in more than one culture within the U.S. The course will focus on how narrative is used to construct meaning, identity and culture. Students must have the ability to do advanced-level work. This course can fulfill either Humanities OR The Arts general education credit (not both). Students choosing Humanities will have the option of focusing more on reading and analysis of life writings, while students choosing The Arts will have the option of focusing more on creating and revising their own work.