Program Overview

ENGL221 Introduction to Women’s Literature

Course Description

This course will introduce students to writing by women from its early beginnings in the Middle Ages to the present time. Students will concentrate on close readings of representative works, which register the achievements of women writing for literary fame, artistic expression, religious utterance, economic subsistence, and political resistance. The course engages with various genres and theoretical approaches.

Course Details

• Credits: 3.0
• Prerequisites: Any two of ENGL 100, ENGL 105, ENGL 111, or ENGL 112
• Lecture Hours: 45

Program Information

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.