Retired 12/31/2008: An introduction to works written primarily by women that consider ways in which women have presented themselves and have been presented in texts from various communities and traditions. Students will develop a broader understanding of how women saw themselves, were seen by others, and began to challenge the limits of these perceptions. Written work includes a midterm and final exam and formal essay assignments (totaling at least 9-12 typed pages), in addition to any reading journals or other informal responses. All written work must meet the usual standards for college-level writing, be clearly and coherently presented and substantially free of surface errors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first General Education writing course is required as a prerequisite for this course to be accepted for credit towards an English major.