Based on the insights provided by British, American and French feminist scholarship, this course will examine the ways in which gender has been constructed in canonical literary texts in diverse contexts. It will then focus on the study of several recent feminist works of literature that offer alternative representations of gender. The course may also consider the gendering of masculinity and other gender related topics that concern the analysis of either canonical or contemporary writing.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major British, American, and French feminist thinkers and their contributions to modern feminist debates and discussions;
2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of gender and its construction in literary texts;
3. Discuss alternative representations of gender in contemporary feminist literary works;
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the gendering of masculinity.