CAST 447 - Queer Positions


This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU

When queer is a verb, what does it mean? This course explores key issues in the field of queer theory, including the relationship of sex, gender, race, class, and ability; critiques of liberalism and multiculturalism; normativity and resistance; representation and cultural production; and the politics of time and space. We will pay particular attention to the relationship between theory and practice in order to explore different approaches to social change.
Enrollment Limit: 17
Instructor: E. Heiliger
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prior coursework in CAST or a related field strongly recommended.


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