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week
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schedule of readings and assignments
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1.11, 1.13
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INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
M. review syllabus and course goals | Assignment: (3) Reading Response Papers throughout Semester
W. Introduction to Feminism and Queer Theory; Readings: Adrienne Rich and Eve Sedgwick (handouts) |
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1.18, 1.20
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M. NO CLASS: MLKjr HOLIDAY
W. Introduction to Feminism and Queer Theory; Readings: Monique Wittig, and Mark Simpson (handouts)
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1.25, 1.27
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M. Introduction to Feminism and Queer Theory; Reading: Lillian Faderman (handout)
W. Capitalism and Homosexuality; Readings: D'Emilio and Clarke (handouts)| Assignment: Semiotic Analysis of Popular Media (paper and presentation)
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2.1, 2.3
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M. Capitalism and Homosexuality: Presentations: Semiotic Analysis of Popular Media
W. Capitalism and Homosexuality: Presentations: Semiotic Analysis of Popular Media
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2.8, 2.10
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M. Capitalism and Homosexuality: Presentations: Semiotic Analysis of Popular Media
W. Paper Due: Semiotic Analysis of Popular Media | Before Stonewall (film)
2.15-2.22 MARDI GRAS BREAK |
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2.22, 2.24
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M. Giovanni's Room; Presentations: Reception, Literary Criticism, and Critical Reviews (2) | Henderson (handout)
W. Giovanni's Room; Presentations: close reading of scene/application of criticism (2) |
3.1, 3.3
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M. Wounded; Presentation: Reception, Literary Criticism, and Critical Reviews (1) | Yeh (handout)
W. Wounded; Presentations: close reading of scene/application of criticism (2) "Gay Panic" (handout)
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3.8, 3.10
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M. Queer Poetry (Readings from Packet); Presentations: close reading of text/application of criticism (2)
W. Queer Poetry (Readings from Packet); Presentations: close reading of text/application of criticism (2)
3.8 MID-TERM GRADES DUE |
3.15, 3.17
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M. Queer Poetry (Readings from Packet)
W. Workshop: How to Read a Film
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3.22, 3.24
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M. Brokeback Mountain; Presentation: Reception, Criticism, and Critical Reviews (1) | David (handout)
W. Brokeback Mountain; Presentations: close reading of scene/application of criticism (2) |
3.29, 3.31
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M. Trans-America (film); Presentation: Reception, Literary Criticism, and Critical Reviews (1)
W. Trans-America (film); Presentations: close reading of scene/application of criticism (2)
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4.5, 4.7
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M. Homosexuality and Biology; Reading: Burr (handout) | Assignment: Final Research Paper and Presentation
W. Queer Animals; Reading: Bagamihl and Alaimo (handouts)
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4.12, 4.14
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M. Fun Home; Presentation: Reception, Literary Criticism, and Critical Reviews (1)
W. Fun Home; Presentations: close reading of scene/application of criticism (2)
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4.19, 4.21
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M. Conferences on Final Research Presentations
W. Final Presentations
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4.26, 4.28
(PREP)
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M. Final Presentations
W. Due: final research papers | Final Presentations |
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FINAL
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TBA. Final Presentations |