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Academic Year 2003/2004


Queer Kids
AMST 295 FA

Crosslistings:
ENGL 326

This course will examine representations of queer kids in American Culture. The texts will be stories, novels, critical essays, and films. We will consider the topics of childhood, sexuality, and homophobia as they influence the lived experience, the cultural perception, and the portrayal of non-heterosexual children.

MAJOR READINGS

Stories:
Cather, PAUL'S CASE
James, THE PUPIL
Hemphill, CEREMONIES

Poetry:
Brainard, I REMEMBER
Anne Carson, AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF RED

Novels:
Ford and Tyler, THE YOUNG AND EVIL
Rita Mae Brown, RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE
Allison, BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA
Stadler, LANDSCAPE: MEMORY
Cooper, CLOSER

Film:
HEAVENLY CREATURES, POISON, TOTALLY F*****D UP, BOYS DON'T CRY, THE BRANDON TEENA STORY, MY LIFE IN PINK, excerpts of QUEER AS FOLK (American and British versions), L.I.E., THE LARAMIE PROJECT

Assorted essays, theoretical articles and news covers: Sedgwick, Kincaid, Lorde, Moon; coverage of Shepard, Teena, and Martinez murders.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

2 10-page research papers.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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