GWS 351

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Early Modern European Women Writers

International and Area Studies Kennedy Center for International Studies

Course Description

Readings in European literature by women prior to 1700.

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WS 222

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Textual Analysis

Learning Outcome

1. Students will be able to read critically women-authored texts and analyze them within their cultural and literary contexts in Early Modern Europe.  

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Appreciation of Women's Writing

Learning Outcome

3. Students will be able to evaluate, recognize the diversity of and develop an appreciation for "the other voice" in Early Modern Europe.

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Cultural Awareness

Learning Outcome

2. Students will be able to recognize key female authors from this era, discern between literary genres and produce competent essays based on their critical engagement with course texts.