21F 023 - Women's Voices: An International Perspective

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Introduces students to fictional works by contemporary women writers. Subject's international perspective emphasizes the extent to which each author's work reflects her distinct cultural heritage and to what extent, if any, we can identify a female voice that transcends national boundaries. Interpretive perspectives, including sociohistorical, psychoanalytic, and feminist criticism. Authors include: Mariama Ba, Isabel Allende, Hong Kingston, Toni Morrison, Alifa Riyaat, Nawal Al-Saadawi, Yang Jiang, Anita Desai, and Sawako Ariyoshi. Taught in English.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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