LIT 153 — Gay and Lesbian Literature
Guided each year by a central sub-theme of the larger Queer culture, this course focuses on literary words by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals. Students will learn and combine principles of argumentation, making clear distinctions between emotion and rationality, in their responses (in both oral and written form) to course content. As historical and cultural content for those readings are provided, the course will examine the authors' theories (for instance, on topics related to class, race and gender) and the extent of their relevance in contemporary Queer Culture. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.