Women’s Literature

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This writing-intensive course introduces poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction written by women. Readings may come from a range of historical periods and different national traditions with depth of study given to how women write from within and in response to the contours of lived experience intersected with gender, race, sexuality, and class. Independent research and academic writing will deepen understanding of women’s writing and the representation of women in writing. Course work will include discussion and research of relevant cultural and historical matters, frequent written analyses of course texts and contexts, sustained analytic essays, and student-led discussion and/or class presentations.