ENGL 255 - Gay and Lesbian Literature

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Western New England University

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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, two courses in English writing with grades of "C"or better. This course will explore examples of twentieth century gay and some lesbian literature and how this literature evokes our responses to the humanity of its protagonists. We will focus on issues of divergence as they are fleshed out through literary expression. In our focus on gay-lesbian narratives, we will pay special attention to the depiction of individuals whose daily lives and selfidentities are inextricably interwoven into the contexts of their families and society. These narratives convey to the reader the de facto societal and familial definitions of gaylesbian individuals as divergent and frequently as perversely antagonistic to society's norms. This course satisfies the Humanities literature requirements for Arts and Sciences students. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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