ENGL 210 — GLBT Themes in Literature
; Attributes: HU, LA This course examines major literary works that portray the individual lives and collective history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people beginning with the era of William Shakespeare and continuing through to the present day. The unique role that literature has played in preserving the history of GLBT people will be examined. Ongoing themes in the literature studied include the effects of social oppression, gender non-conformity, and the inspiration of being in love. The diversity within the GLBT community will be emphasized through studying authors who reflect racial, ethnic, and economic diversity. Constant writing will be required throughout the course in conjunction with the literature being studied, and students will write a capstone research paper.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102