Critical Social Inquiry 0123 - Queer Theories: Explorations of Queer Histories, Movements, and Cultures

This course introduces a broad range of topics within queer and trans studies with emphasis on queer/trans of color critique. We will look at the formations of these fields, their origins, limits, and what they accomplish within the space of the university. We will examine what "counts" as queer studies, exploring the histories of its writings and publications alongside current topics in the field. In addition to its emphasis on queer and trans of color critique, the course centers around women of color feminisms as we examine the ways that research in topics such as queer theory and transgender studies emerge via and through this canon. Simultaneously, we examine queer studies and its affiliates through the lens of social justice, moving through early groundwork of queer and feminist organizing and exploring how it influences and informs more recent movements for justice. Keywords: Queer, LGBTQ, Race

In/Justice The content of this course deals with issues of Race and Power Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time. Library Materials: United in Anger: A History of ACT UP (2012), Director :Jim Hubbard.