GWS309

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GWS309 - Queer Theories

Global Studies, Sch ofUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

033276

Course Description

Explores theories and critiques of sexuality, gender, race and nation, as they have been organized under the concept of `queer theory.' Topics include: historical emergence of queer theory in relation to histories of feminism, lesbian & gay studies, and social activism; queer of color critique; transgender activism and studies; theories of sexuality; the critique of identity; sexual cultures; and similarities and differences within lesbian, gay, trans, and queer theories.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

Six units of Gender & Women's Studies courses or consult department before enrolling.

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No