WGS 302 Intro to Queer Theory

Prerequisite: WGS 124 or ENG 110 or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the discipline of Queer Theory, this course examines Western constructions of gender and sexuality focusing on traditional discourses surrounding Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transsexual/Queer (LGBTQ) and heterosexual identities. The lens of Queer Theory provides a framework for exploring issues related to sexuality, including but not limited to: essentialism, marginalization, heterosexism, and homophobia. The course also takes a brief look at LGBTQ history, focusing primarily on the LGBTQ liberation movement.

Credits

1 Course Credit