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SEM 100
Women Writing Women
This course examines the particular historical and social context of women at pivotal moments in history through published writings ( fiction and non-fiction ), performed speeches , and correspondence , all of which depict the positionality of women . In addition to developing their historical and social understanding of women , students will conduct research into a current issue or problem facing women , and propose real and practical solutions . Students complete the course by creating a document that advocates for specific solutions and that is intended for an audience who can act on those recommendations . This course meets the university ’ s definition of writing intensive .
3.00 Pre-Requisite : ENG101
SEM-111
Women and the Many Faces of Imprisonment
This course focuses on women which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , nonviolence , women , racism and immigration . Students will learn about the many ways in which women are imprisoned by the social conditions of our time : poverty , food insecurity , domestic violence , human trafficking and incarceration . The course will examine the experience of women and those whom the love , particularly their children . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive .
3.00 Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).