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Academic Year 2005/2006
Queer Theory
AMST 310 SP
A study of the fast-developing field of theory concerned with the production and representation of sexual practice and ideology.
MAJOR READINGS
Judith Butler, EXCITABLE SPEECH
Judith Halberstam, FEMALE MASCULINITY
Neil Bartlett, READY TO CATCH HIM SHOULD HE FALL
Douglas Crimp, MELANCHOLIA AND MORALISM: AIDS AND QUEER POLITICS
Henry Abelove, DEEP
GOSSIP
Eileen Myles, COOL FOR
YOU
Eve Sedgwick, TENDENCIES
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Six short 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. Admission by interview.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AMST
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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