ENG 2450 - THE BRONTË SISTERS

credits: 3.0
Crosslisted/Same As: WMS 2450
ENG 2450-WMS 2450, an introduction to the groundbreaking work of three iconic British women writers: Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Will focus on their novels, including Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey. Will emphasize close reading and situating the novels in their nineteenth-century contexts. Will pay particular attention to gender and women’s experience, addressing topics such as feminism, marriage, education, religion work, class, industrialism, race, imperialism, and the environment. Students will explore these topics and consider their contemporary relevance, and will hone their skills in writing, argument, and interpretation. Objectives: A) Identify major topics in the Brontës’ work; B) Identify relevant biographical, cultural, social and historical contexts for their work; C) Interpret the meaning of their work formally and in context, with emphasis on gender and women’s experience; D) Articulate the relevance of the meaning of Brontës’ work for today; E) Write and argue effectively about the meaning and relevance of Brontës’ work. Method of Evaluation: Reading quizzes, essays, and revised essays. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.