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Academic Year 2004/2005


Queer Theory
AMST 310 FA

Crosslistings:
ENGL 298

A study of the fast-developing field of theory concerned with the production and representation of sexual practice and ideology.

MAJOR READINGS

Eve Sedgwick, EPISTEMOLOGY OF THE CLOSET
Michel Foucault, HISTORY OF SEX: AN INTRODUCTION, Vol. 1
Judith Butler, GENDER TROUBLE
Lee Edelman, HOMOGRAPHESIS
Abelove, et al., Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two 10-page papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Punctual and regular attendance at class meetings. Participation in class discussion. This course counts toward the English department's theory requirement. Preference to students who have taken ENGL304(AMST245) or have done other course-work on sex/gender.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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