GWS563
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GWS563 - Gender Issues and Women's Literature in the Middle East
Course ID
024387
Course Description
This course introduces Middle Eastern women's issues through a critical reading of literary works written by women in the major languages of the Near East (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish) that are available in translation. Readings include poetry, short stories, and novels all analyzed within their social context. Graduate-level requirements include additional reading from the suggested bibliography, longer written papers, an oral presentation and bi-weekly meeting with instructor. Theoretical issues will be addressed and presented in additional material.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed), GIDP - AIAR (Applied Intercult. Arts Rsch.)
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
GWS463
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No