English 338A: Early Women Writers
When and Where this course meets:
Class time: 11:30-12:20, MWF
Class location: Main 222
Course Description
A study of literature written by women from Ancient Greece through the 18th century.
Course Objectives
The ability to read, write and talk about early women writers with intelligence, insight and eloquence
Required Textbooks
- Women Writers of Ancient Greece and Rome: An Anthology (ISBN 0-8061-3622-7)
- The Lais of Marie de France (ISBN 9781554810826)
- Silence: A Thirteenth-Century Romance (ISBN 9780870135439)
- Women Poets of the Italian Renaissance, ed. Stortoni (ISBN 978-0934977432)
- The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing World by Cavendish (ISBN 9781554812424)
- The Rover by Behn (ISBN 9781551112145)
- Fantomina and Other Works by Haywood (ISBN 9781551115245)
Textbooks are available in the Wofford College Bookstore (see “Note on Textbooks” at right); additional readings available on class Moodle page
Course Requirements
- Read everything you are assigned to read, on time and with care and attention.
- A short close reading
- A short paper on literary context
- An article analysis
- A research paper
- A short, reflective essay
Grade Breakdown
- Close Reading: 20%
- Context Paper: 20%
- Article Analysis: 15%
- Research Paper: 35%
- Reflective Essay: 10%
Diversity and Inclusion
All members of this class are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment. Individuals of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, races, religions and cultures will be treated with respect in this course.