2020-21 Academic Catalog

This course focuses on the relationship between literature and queer theory: how concepts of queerness have shaped, and been shaped by, literary art. Through the study of fiction, poetry, and essays, the class explores changing definitions of LGBTQ+ culture at the intersections of race, ability, size, class, and ethnicity. We will examine how queer political movements create radical spaces to rethink identity politics, and investigate queer literature’s portrayal of queer themes and culture. Authors and theorists include: Judith Butler, Jack Halberstam, Audre Lorde, Jose Munoz, Leslie Feinberg, Michael Cunningham, James Baldwin, Carmen Maria Machado, and Roxane Gay. Prerequisite: One English foundations courses and one other six credit English course