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2025 Spring > UGRD > ENGL > ENGL 370

Reading Sexualities: Queer Theory

Course #: ENGL 370

Description:
This course brings the analysis of sexual difference to the center of cultural critique, revealing the web of sexual ideology that underlies texts and everyday life. Through the close reading of literary works and classic texts of queer theory, the course deconstructs the identity categories that usually shape this conversation, including not only 'gay' and 'lesbian,' but also 'heterosexual,' 'man,' and 'woman.' This course offers a survey of queer criticism from foundational works in the field to exciting new directions that help us to identify queer forms of time, emotion, and literary expression.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = ENGL 200 or 201 or 202

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10404 MW
9:30 - 10:45 am
Jackson,Holly A McCormack M02-0214
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = ENGL 200 or 201 or 202
Course Attributes: International