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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-28-1995 |
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WST285
1995 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Contemporary
Women Writers |
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Explores twentieth century literature (short stories,
essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes
relevant to women's lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None. |
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Cross-References:
ENH285
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Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Cultural
Diversity - [C] General
Education Designation: Humanities and Fine Arts - [HU] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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WST285 1995
Fall - 9999 |
Contemporary Women Writers |
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Identify and describe the major contributions of selected
women writers to literature and society. (I) |
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Review the biographies of selected women writers and
describe the impact of their experiences on their writing. (II) |
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Describe the
role of women in contemporary society and illustrate how these role
expectations are reflected the works of selected writers. (III) |
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Trace the
changes that have taken place in the roles of women in contemporary society
and describe how these changes are reflected in the works of selected
writers. (III) |
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Identify and
describe the major themes that emerge in the works of selected women writers
and indicate how contemporary society has influenced these issues. (IV) |
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Compare and contrast the works of selected writers in
terms of a literary analysis. (V) |
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Explore in detail the life of one woman author and
evaluate her contribution to twentieth century literature. (VI) |
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Select an issue related to the lives of women, and
illustrate how this issue is reflected in the works of women writers. (VI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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WST285 1995
Fall - 9999 |
Contemporary Women Writers |
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I. Contributions of
Twentieth Century Women Writers A. Literature B. Society II. Biographies of Women
Writers III. Women's Roles A. Past B. Present IV. Women's Issues/Themes A. Past B. Present V. Literary Analysis A. Character Development B. Plot C. Setting/Tone D. Style E. Point of View F. Other VI. Recording Personal
Observations/Research A. Women Writers B. Women's Issues/Themes |