ENG 237 - Women in Literature

1. recognize the distinction between female archetypal patterns and current social stereotypes; (Knowledge)
2. analyze historical portrayals and archetypal patterns of women in literature;
3. develop an understanding of the social and cultural contexts which have contributed to changes in women’s roles in society and women’s images in the arts; (Synthesis)
4. demonstrate the ability to evaluate poetry, short stories, essays, drama and novels; (Application)
5. relate the universality of major themes in women’s literature to their own life stories and those of real and fictional women. (Evaluation)