ENG 497 Seminar in English Literature: Gender Criticism
In what ways do conceptions of “masculinity” and “femininity” shape the
way we create and respond to texts? In this seminar, we will consider this
question, one that has been central to literary study for the past two
decades. We will also look at gender criticism in relation to other
critical currents like formalism, psychoanalysis, multiculturalism, new
historicism, gay studies, and cultural studies. During the first half of
the semester we will read and view a range of works to create a common
context for our discussions. (Writers and filmmakers might be chosen from
among Shakespeare, Austen, Melville, Dickinson, Cather, Hemingway, E.M.
Forster, John Ford, Richard Wright, Anne Sexton, Russell Banks, Jane
Campion, Toni Morrison). The second half of the semester will be devoted
to individual research projects shared with the class. This course is
offered in the spring semester (Not offered 2005-2006)
Credits: 1
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