ENG 257F - Women in Literature

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 OR placement in ENG 209-260

A thematic study of women in literature. Readings from various types of literature: novels, plays, short stories, and poetry. Focus includes women in various cultures, traditional myths and roles of women, contemporary alternatives, and famous women writers.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ENG 257F, the student will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the cultural, social and historical backgrounds of the authors and their works, as well as explore the traditional assumptions concerning the nature and role of women as seen in their writings, and further compare women authors and their works with writings by men.
  • Examine how literature depicts the conflict of tradition and feminism that is changing all of our lives today, to better understand our relationships with one another and how we will be affected in the future.