Women in Literature

Course Level:            College Preparatory

Credits:                       2.5

Grade Level:               12

Prerequisite:               None

NJ Course Code:        

This semester course introduces students to a world view written from the female perspective by female authors from around the world. Through the works of literature penned by female authors that span a variety of social and cultural time periods throughout The United States and the world, students will gain a greater understanding of the impact literature by female authors has had on cultural awareness, societal influence, and gender equality.

Possible texts: We Should All Be Feminists, Trifles, The Bluest Eye, The Gilded Hour, Angel in the House, assorted poems and short stories

*This course is eligible as a replacement for any one (1) semester of an English IV standard course for students who have thus far met all graduation requirements