WGST 208: Francophone Queer Voices

School
College Liberal Arts/Sciences
Credits 4
Degree Attributes
CLAS: (A) Literature,
AU: Global Perspective,
CoB: Humanities
This course engages with works by contemporary queer authors, film makers, artists, and singers from France and Francophone countries (Algeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, etc.). We will identify the concerns of this generation and discuss their place and visibility in society. Readings, films, and class discussions will provide students with the concepts and terminology to understand, discuss and analyze the experiences of queer individuals today. Please note: the course touches on topics of a potentially sensitive nature and includes some sexually explicit materials. Course is in English.