This course meets the writing course requirement in the General Education curriculum. A study of women from traditional and feminist perspectives, as reflected in seminal works of fiction, poetry, drama, and cinema. This course meets the literature course requirement in the General Education curriculum. A study of major plays by Shakespeare as illuminated by significant media productions. This course meets the literature course requirement in the General Education curriculum.
Students write in a variety of modes for a variety of audiences.
A chronological survey of the major approaches to the analysis of literature and rhetoric, this course is designed to familiarize students with the most significant theories and theorists from Aristotle to the present. Students will also gain a strong command of literary and rhetorical terminology and will apply theory to classroom teaching. A workshop for students eager to continue their development as writers. Discussion will focus on students' writing, with additional study of contemporary stories. Also students will investigate publishing opportunities and how to submit fiction to literary magazines.