Historical and Literary Perspectives in Gender and Sexuality

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Offered fall. This an introduction to the discipline and scope of Western thought from antiquity to the present focusing on women, LGBTIQ+, and BIPOC authors whose texts provide a nuanced view of the Western literary and historical tradition. The objective of the course is to provide an understanding and critical appreciation of seminal texts by and about women, LGBTIQ+, and BIPOC figures through readings, class discussion and written assignments.