A study of the late Renaissance representation of women. The course explores the evolving concept of pornography from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Frost A close study of experimental women poets writing in America during the 1970's, 80's and 90's. Emphasis on gender construction, race, feminist theories of language and formal innovation. Pitchford A range of feminist theorizing, some of it specific to literature, some of it more general cultural theory.
Major emphasis is placed on exploring the diversity among various feminist approaches.
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