ENG 320 - Literature and Sexualities

3 Credit(s)

An examination of a variety of sexual identities and expressions as portrayed in literature. The course will survey literary examples from the classical period to the present. Students will become acquainted with (1) the ways in which sex and sexual acts have been socially, culturally, and institutionally characterized throughout the ages, and (2) contemporary terms and ideas used to theorize human sexuality. Students may repeat this course for credit if the course material is significantly different from the previously taken course. Students should consult with their advisor about course selection.