WRIT 125 16 - The Novels of Jane Austen

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Wellesley College

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Meyer (English) Students will read a selection of the great novels of Jane Austen and use her work to learn skills for the close reading of fiction in general. We will study the details of Austen's fictional technique. From what perspective are the novels told How does the author reveal her atti-tudes toward her characters At the same time, we will consider the broader questions raised by the novels. What values motivate Aus-ten's fiction How does she comment on the larger social and historical scene What are her views on such issues as slavery or the prop-er role of women Mandatory credit/noncredit . Prerequisite: None Distribution: None Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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