LITERATURE 153 - Gay and Lesbian Literature

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

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Description:

Guided each year by a central sub-theme of the Queer culture, this course focuses on literary words by gay, lesbian, bisexual transgendered individuals. Students will learn and combine principles of argumentation, making clear distinctions between emotion and rationality, in responses (in both oral and written form) to course content. As historical cultural content for those readings are provided, the course will examine the theories (for instance, on topics related to class, race and gender) and their relevance in contemporary Queer Culture. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 553-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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