ENGL 185D

American Women Writers

Focuses on women writers primarily from the early 20th century with an emphasis on how gender expectations affect people, society, novels, poems. Students study the theme of awakening, the roles that families, friends, class, social expectations and conditions play in the development of individuality and self-awareness. Examines implications of power relationships and certain areas of conflict, such as those between self and other, repression and expression, inner and outer, dependence and independence, love and power.

Units: 3.0