LI 207 WOMEN WRITERS

This course explores the work of some of the world’s most important female storytellers. Students will look at a wide variety of genres that may range from early myths and folk tales to world-famous literary classics, popular fiction, and film. The class considers authors from around the globe and studies their works’ historical and social context, allowing students to understand the influences and challenges of the authors’ eras, as well as their contributions to the thoughts guiding contemporary social movements, including queer rights. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits Prerequisite: EN 101 (Completion of EN 102 is recommended).