WGSS 327 - Foucault

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Women's, Gender & Sexuality

Description:

This course begins with a brief introduction to some of Foucault's early writings but focuses on a close reading of a selection of middle and late texts that have become central to debates about the significance of his work: Discipline and Punish, The History of Sexuality (vols. 1-3), and selected interviews and course lectures. We examine debates in the Foucault literature about freedom, power, ethics, and the nature of critical theory. This course has been designated EDI because it engages questions concerning power, social differences and social and political freedom.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

At least two courses in Philosophy or Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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