ENG 290 - INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S LITERATURE

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

An introduction to the rich traditions of women’s writing, focusing on some important issues and representative examples. Students will read canonical and non-canonical works, discuss continuities and differences among women writers, and master some of the concepts of gender studies. Attention will be paid to student writing, particularly to devising a thesis, crafting an argument, and learning how to use supporting evidence. See departmental listings for different offerings per semester. Offers UK Core credit for Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities. Fulfills ENG premajor requirement. Provides ENG Major or Minor Elective credit. Credit will not be given to students who already have credit for ENG 234.

Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities.