ENG273Y1Y - L5101

Queer Writing


Times

Monday 6 pm - 9 pm

Instructor Information

A. Lesk

E-mail: andrew.lesk@utoronto.ca

Course Description

A survey of novels, plays, poetry, and essays, written from the 1900 to present day, by authors who either self-identified or currently identify as gay, lesbian, bi, trans, or queer. Historical and sociological context will be provided by academic and newspaper articles and films.

Required Readings

TBA; includes selections from Woolf, Baldwin, Highsmith, Renault, Rechy, and Bechdel.

First Three Authors/Texts

  • Woolf
  • Baldwin
  • Highsmith

Methods of Evaluation

  • Short essay
  • Longer essay
  • Tests
  • Quizzes
  • Participation