EL 4050 - Lesbian and Gay Literature

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

This course explores lesbian and gay writers' use of varying literary practices and genres - such as comedy of manners, crosswriting, biomythography, historical fiction, the novel, and poetry - to express characteristic themes: the closet and it's codes, coming out, "camp" shame/pride, reclaiming the past, gender identity, bisexuality, transgenderism, and AIDS. Writers include Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Leslie Feinberg, Allen Barnett, Isabel Miller, Walt Whitman, Essex Hemphill, and Pat Parker. Offered periodically. Prerequisite: EMS

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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