ENGL 4060 - Early Modern Women Writers

3 cr. 3 hr Offered every fourth semester.

This course examines Early Modern British women writer’s‚ works in relation to gender study, proto-feminism, society, literacy, creativity and female authorship and authority. Key issues covered include the evaluation of women’s writing in relation to canonicity, the integration of women’s voices into literary history, and consideration of the genres women writers used relative to their social roles.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1200 and satisfactory completion of one 3 cr. literature course at the 2000 or 3000 level, or permission of instructor.