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A study of contemporary women authors, this course explores women’s literature, examining issues that these writers’ voices bring to the forefront. There will be emphasis on both close-reading of primary texts and of theoretical frameworks for understanding issues that are of importance in women’s literature. Our analysis of theoretical frameworks will primarily reference feminist intellectual history; while close readings of texts will stress isolating, in each story, how the author employs such literary devices as symbolism, allusions, narrative voice, imagery and irony. Learners will be expected to write essays as well as take short-answer tests. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or equivalent.