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Course Info for WMGS - 379 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2408 Title: Fem & Queer Theory/Postcol Department: Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 5 Available seats: 10
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 10:00AM-11:15AM, LIB - 103 Instructor(s): Zhang, Shunyuan
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Course Description:
Feminist and queer theory has influenced contemporary understandings of gender and sexuality globally. This course explores this body of theory specifically in relation to the processes and problematics of colonialism, postcolonialism, nationalism, and transnationalism. Readings will reflect a variety of critical perspectives and consider the intersection of gender and sexuality with race and class.