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CMS.422[J] Representing Girlhood
(New)
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Undergrad (Fall) HASS Humanities
(Same subject as 21L.474[J], WGS.230[J])
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Add to schedule Lecture: MW1-2.30 (4-257)
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Invites students to analyze cultural artifacts that represent girlhood from various eras and genres, including novels, children's literature, poetry, film, television, and popular music. Conceives girlhood in a broadly inclusive way, putting a range of materials — e.g., cultural artifacts that center Black, Jewish, Asian, and queer girls — in conversation with one another, by artists like Toni Morrison, Judy Blume, Andrea Wang, and Chappell Roan. Helps students build their oral presentation skills. Includes field trips to local museums or cultural events. Limited to 20.
M. Gubar
Textbooks (Fall 2025)