ENG 214 - Women in Literature

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

Women in Literature is a course that allows students to look at women as they are perceived by others and as they perceive themselves. Through literary creations supplemented by films, speakers, articles and anecdotal contributions from students, we will look at women from a variety of ethnic, social and racial groups, including but not limited to African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos and Native Americans. As part of the study of literature by and about women in our world, students will also consider some of the historical, political, economic and religious realities that have shaped and continue to shape our perceptions of women. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the roles of women reflected in selected literature; Construct a series of response essays that demonstrate a critical analysis of the literature under discussion; Demonstrate research and documentation skills through the exploration of a selected topic; Explain the roles of women in literature in terms of economic, political and social issues; Identify literary contributions by women of color who traditionally have had no "voice," such as African American, Asian American, Chicano and Native American writers; Analyze the literary elements of the works studied.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 100

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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