ENGL 3551 - Queer Literature

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

English

Description:

This course examines literature that centers queer perspectives - that is, the identities and experiences of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, intersex, non-binary, two-spirit, asexual, or otherwise queer. We will study significant work by writers from diverse backgrounds and different historical periods. The class will cover themes that have been of central importance to queer literature. These include questions about identity and what it means to be queer; representations of love, from queer tragedy to queer joy; chosen family; political liberation; and how queerness intersects with class, race, and other identity categories. We will discuss how queer theory can illuminate this literature. No background in LGBTQIA+ literature, theory, or history is required to participate in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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