GWS645
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GWS645 - Psychoanalysis and Cultural Theory
Course ID
034297
Course Description
Course will provide an in-depth introduction to psychoanalysis and its utilization in cultural theory. The first half of the course will be devoted to reading the work of Sigmund Freud. We will then explore the uptake of Freudian psychoanalysis within cultural studies of race, gender, sexuality and nation. Particular attention will be paid to the work of Frantz Fanon and his critical interlocutors.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
2
Total Units Allowed
6
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
GIDP - SCCT (Social Cult. & Critical Theory)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No