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Queer Relations: Aesthetics and Sexuality

Spring 2010 ENGL 1900R S01

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Instructor: Jacques Khalip


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Course Description

A study of the relationship between aesthetic thought and sexuality in a variety of literary and cinematic works. We will supplement our readings with ventures into queer theory, emphasizing how art is related to identity, community, race, gender, and ethics. Authors include Wilde, Pater, James, Winterson, Cole, Guibert, Foucault, Bersani, Edelman. Films by Julien and Jarman.