In this course we will explore writing from women all over the word. By reading textsfrom women in Zimbabwe, Senegal, India, Antigua, and Trinidad, wewill examine how these authorsnavigate colonialism, nationalism, patriarchy, sexuality, and belonging. We will be reading both primary texts andpostcolonial and transnational feminist theory

All work turned in must adhere to the following format. Work submitted that does not adhere to this formatting will not receive credit

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As long as work has been submittedthat fulfills all of the requirements of the assignment, work will receive at least a B grade. Work which demonstrates higher quality and/or demonstrates risk-taking inconsidering or implementing new ideas will be awarded an A

ecause you now have a general understanding of the essay, you can pay special attention to the author’s purpose and means of achieving that purpose

What’s the essay about? What do you know about the writer’s background and reputation? Where was the essay first published? Who was the intended audience for the essay? How much do you already know about the subject of the reading selection?

Remember that you are not reading for content alone but also to understand a writer’s methods — to see firsthand the kinds of choices writers make while they write

Not many of us, however, have been trained to read ac-tively, to engage a writer and his or her writing, to ask why we like one piece of writing and not another. Similarly, most of us do not ask our-selves why one piece of writing is more convincing than another.

To m o v e f r o m r e a d i n g t o w r i t i n g , y o u n e e d t o r e a d a c t i v e l y, i n a t h o u g h t -ful spirit, and with an alert, inquiring mind. Reading actively means learning how to analyze what you read.