ENGL 173 - Queer Literature Across Cultures

    Recent Professors
    James Wilson
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    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.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:10am–12:35pm