SWAG 312 Revisioning Motherhood in Modern Western Culture

Prerequisite: Completion of English composition core or permission of instructor. An interdisciplinary study of the institution of motherhood and its representations in modern cultural productions of the Western world. Students will examine the myth and reality of mothering by analyzing readings in social, political and psychoanalytical theory as well literary and filmic texts. This course may be used for credit in the studies of women and gender minor.

Credits

3.0

Cross Listed Courses

Also offered as HON 312

Offered

Fall Semester (Every 3 Years)