ENGL 2107 Advanced Writing & Research: Writing the Body
This course looks at the body as a form of text, exploring how gender and identity are represented in writing. Students explore both historical and contemporary views on the body, including nineteenth-century female writers’ treatment of illness and modern memoirs of illness. Through reading and writing exercises, students will explore how writing shapes and is shaped by the body. Satisfies the Effective Communication 2 Core area with a 'C' (2.0) or higher. Prerequisite: passing Effective Communication 1 or its equivalent with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or higher.