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ENGL298
Queer Theory
ENGL298 SP
Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on October 01, 1996)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 13 0 13
A close study of a fast developing field of theory concerned
with the making of sexual practice and ideology and identity
in human societies and cultures.
MAJOR READINGS
Michel Foucault, HISTORY OF SEX: AN
INTRODUCTION, Volume I
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, EPISTEMOLOGY OF THE CLOSET
Judith Butler, BODIES THAT MATTER
Cindy Patton and Benigno Sanchez-Eppler, ed., QUEER
DIASPORAS
Diane DiMassa, HOTHEAD PAISAN
Michael Warner, ed., FEAR OF A QUEER PLANET
Samuel Delany, THE MOTION OF LIGHT IN WATER
Henry Abelove et al., ed., THE LESBIAN AND GAY STUDIES
READER
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three short papers, one long
paper, no exams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
1. Punctual and
regular attendance at class meetings.
2. Participation in class discussions.
This course counts toward the department's theory
requirement. There is no wait-list. Preference to students
who have taken ENGL304 or have done other comparable
course-work on sex/gender. Admission by interview.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Abelove, H
- Times: .T..... 1:10PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on OCT-01-1996
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