Queer Theory
AMST 310
Spring 2007
| Section:
01
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| Crosslisting:
ENGL 298 |
A study of the fast-developing field of theory concerned with the production and representation of sexual practice and ideology. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AMST |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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
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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 as well as the research option for senior thesis writers. Preference to students who have taken ENGL304(AMST245) or have done other course-work on sex/gender. |
| Instructor(s): Vincent,John Emil Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: FISK403; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: X | FR: X |
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