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Program Overview


Program Overview

The program "(Onverwacht) sterke vrouwen | fysiek" is an educational course offered by the VU University.


Course Description

This course explores the theme of strong women in literature, focusing on novels that portray women who make choices and take a stand in their lives. The course begins in the 19th century and takes a journey through various novels, including works by C. Goedkoop-de Jong van Beek en Donk, H.W. Beijerinck, Michel Faber, Carry van Bruggen, Annie Ernaux, Alana S. Portero, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Delphine Minoui.


Course Details

  • Course Title: (Onverwacht) sterke vrouwen | fysiek
  • Course Type: Interactive lectures
  • Number of Lectures: 8
  • Literature: A list of novels to be read, including:
    • C. Goedkoop-de Jong van Beek en Donk, Hilda van Suylenburg (Netherlands, 1897)
    • H.W. Beijerinck, Het mooiste meisje aan boord (Netherlands, 1894)
    • Michel Faber, Lelieblank scharlaken rood (England, 2002)
    • Carry van Bruggen (Netherlands, 1927)
    • Annie Ernaux, Een vrouw, Alleen maar een hartstocht, Het voorval (France, 1988, 1992, 2000)
    • Alana S. Portero, Slechte gewoontes (Spain, 2024)
    • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Dream Count (Nigeria - America, 2025)
    • Delphine Minoui, Badjens (Iran, 2024)
  • Study Load: Variable, depending on the extent of reading the novels
  • Expected Prior Knowledge: Lidewijde Paris, Hoe lees ik? can help with literary basic terms
  • Language: Dutch, with the option to read the original editions or translations

Instructor

  • Name: Drs. Lidewijde Paris
  • Background: Studied Dutch Language and Literature and Graphic Design in Utrecht, former publisher of Querido and Uitgeverij Nieuw Amsterdam, founder of De Lees!ambassade to promote literary reading
  • Publications: lees ik?, Een gedicht is ook maar een ding …, and Hoe lees ik een film? (forthcoming in 2025)
  • Awards: Winner of the Jan van Luxemburg Prize for the best promoter of reading pleasure in 2021

Testimonials

  • “Verruimende inzichten over inhoud, tijdperken en genres.”
  • “Uitstekende docent: intelligent, legt verbindingen, brede kennis, goed uitleggend, aardig, enthousiasmerend.”

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