Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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GSFS 0289

Introduction to Queer Critique

Introduction to Queer Critique
In this course we will examine what is meant by queer critique through exploring the concepts, issues, and debates central to queer theory and activism both in the U.S. and around the world. We will work to understand how queerness overlaps with and is distinct from other articulations of marginalized sexual subjectivity. We will consider how desires, identities, bodies, and experiences are constructed and represented, assessing the ways in which queer theory allows us to examine sexuality and its raced, classed, gendered, geographic, and (dis)abled dimensions. Through engaged projects, we will practice how to translate and produce queer critique. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Subject:
Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
Department:
PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR CMP CW SOC
Equivalent Courses:
GSFS 0189 *

Sections

Spring 2025

GSFS0289A-S25 Lecture (Essig)

Fall 2023

GSFS0289A-F23 Lecture (Thomsen)

Fall 2022

GSFS0289A-F22 Lecture (Thomsen)

Spring 2022

GSFS0289A-S22 Lecture (Thomsen)

Fall 2020

GSFS0289A-F20 Lecture (Gupta)
GSFS0289Y-F20 Discussion (Gupta)
GSFS0289Z-F20 Discussion (Gupta)

Fall 2019

GSFS0289A-F19 Lecture (Thomsen)

Spring 2019

GSFS0289A-S19 Lecture (Thomsen)

Spring 2018

GSFS0289A-S18 Lecture (Thomsen)