ENG 380 - Transatlantic Eighteenth-Century Women

In this course students will read writings by or about eighteenth-century women, most of whom have crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Some of these writings have been considered “American,” while others have been classified as “British.” The course will interrogate this seeming divide as it examines the very idea of location and nationality. The course will pay close attention to women’s experiences as they travel (by choice or by force) across land and sea and eventually learn how to live in new places under remarkable circumstances. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): One 200-level ENG literature course.

Credits: 4