ENG 375 - Life and Writings of Indigenous Women/Marginalized Women

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course studies the richness of the culture and literatures of women from indigenous communities, and the systemic oppression that they have been/are subject to due to race, caste, gender and class. The communities will include Native American, Australian Aborigine, and Dalit women from India. The traditional and historical status of these women in relation to their social, economic, and political status today will be studied in individual stories, memoirs, songs, poetry and fiction. Significant texts in translated literary forms and works will be used as primary resources. Prerequisite: ENG 110 Humanities and Social Science182 s

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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