TransfermaticENGL at Citrus College

    ENGL 224 - Queer Literature 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B)

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    Credits
    3
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a survey of queer literature in a variety of literary genres. The wide-range of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) experience is examined from various cultural points of reference and literary devices that characterize this genre. Students will read selections from a variety of cultures. Additionally, students will analyze the ways historical, social, economic, and psychological forces shape LGBTQ+ cultures and the literatures they produce. The course also exposes students to distinguishing elements of literary forms and to analyzing literature of any genre.