LIT252 - Work and Women in Fiction

Course Description

Study and explore three novels that reflect the evolution of women’s lives in the workplace and home, from the early twentieth century through the present day. Join us to examine and discuss the importance of a woman’s role in the house as it relates to marriage, relationships, and family identity. Discover how literature reflects how women’s work moved outside the home and the importance of titles, gendered relationships, and the image of the “corporate woman.”

Course Outline

We will study three novels in this course:

House of Mirth (1905) by Edith Wharton
The Odd Woman (1974) by Gail Godwin
God Help the Child (2015) by Toni Morrison

Notes

Textbooks are not included in the cost of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online or at a bookstore of your choice.

Recommendations

Online registration closes at 6 p.m. the day prior to the start of the class.
For late registration options, please contact SMU Lifelong Learning at 214-768-2273 for assistance.