COLT 1810A - Onnade: The Woman's Hand in Classical Japanese and Medieval Western Literature

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

A consideration of various genres of women's writing from 700 to 1450 C.E. focusing on such issues as literary conventions, the relationship to the vernacular, the role of religion in education, and questions of gender and social class. Writers may include Berthgyth, Murasaki Shikibu, Sei Shonagon, Héloïse, Marie de France, the comtessa de Dia, Ladu Nijo, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pisan, and various anonymous women.

Credits:

0.00 - 1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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