We will investigate how women of these cultures write within and against tradition. Of particular concern will be analysis of the ways women express themselves as artists, the ways they depict themselves against the fabric of society, and the ways they use writing as sustained rebellion. Texts Books are available for purchase at the University Bookstore. Additional readings are on reserve at Olin Library. Occasionally short pieces will be distributed in class.
All readings are to be completed before the class in which they are to be discussed.
Week 6 September 28 Lieblich, Dvora , Thirteenth Encounter - Epilogue. Forough Farrokhzad, selections - on reserve. October 7 Farrokhzad, selections - on reserve. Farrokhzad, selections - on reserve. Week 9 October 19 Yona Wollach, selections - on reserve.