EKIS4002 Women’s Writing (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
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In this course, literature by women authors are discussed in the context of feminist literary studies.
Description
In this course, stories written by women are read and analysed in the context of feminist literary studies. We study the history of women’s writing, acquaint ourselves with the central developments of feminist criticism from the 19th century until today, discuss the most important concepts in the field and read both canonized and less well-known examples of stories written by women.
Learning outcomes
On completing the course the student
- Is familiar with the most important developments of women’s literature in the English speaking world
- Has knowledge about the development of feminist literary criticism from the early days through second wave feminist criticism and today
- Can discuss feminist literary theory and women’s literature using appropriate terminology
- Is well acquainted with a number of stories written by women and can discuss them critically
Study materials
A list of literature provided at the beginning of the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Participation in the lectures, completion of assignments and a final paper or exam. Attendance policy 75%.
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Method 2
Evaluation criteria:
Completion of the self-study assignments.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Teaching
9/2–12/20/2024 Online teaching
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English