Images of Women in Literature

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The course provides examples of images of women in literature as a creative reflection of, description of and reaction to their social, economic, familial, legal and personal status both in the past and in the present. Students in the course will read and analyze literature to better understand the reasons and motivations for the portrayal of women in literary works that reflect cultural and historical values. Through literary analysis, students will strengthen their understanding of how women’s roles, and the perception of these roles, have or have not changed. Students in the course will demonstrate appreciation for the literature and reflect on the perceptions of women in literature and society. Major attention is also given to the preparation and writing of the research paper. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-152, ENG-197, ENG-201, ENGE- 201 or ENGCR-201 with a grade of C or higher.