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a society we tend to place a great deal of emphasis on the ability to
place things into categories. Well, what happens when along comes a
deconstructionalist/post-structuarlist notion? Over the course of the
semester we will look at Queer Theory, its formation and its place in
our society. In order to do this we will also look at the ideas of
sexual identity, sexuality, social constructs, and of course theory.
The concept of "queer" is a complex one at first glance and hopefully
by the end of the semester you're view of the complexity will fade away.
Some of the issues we discuss may be seen as controversial and some of
you may not feel comfortable sharing your views and opinions. If that
is the case, then this course is not for some of you. An open mind, a
positive attitude, and a drive to learn are not preferred--they are
required.
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Course Organization: Classes will be divided between lecture and group discussion. |