GERMAN 391 - Studies in German Theory:Languages of Gender

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Reed College

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Full course for one semester. This seminar explores the role literature and literary theory have played in the development of contemporary feminism and queer theory. We will also ask why the study of language is crucial for understanding the sociocultural dynamics of sex and gender. Authors will include Kleist, Goethe, von Droste-Hülshoff, Kafka, Nietzsche, Freud, Lacan, Jelinek, Irigaray, Kristeva, Butler, Goldberg, and Bersani. Conducted in English. Students taking the course for German credit will meet in extra sessions. Conference. Cross-listed as Literature 391.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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