ENG 323—Sex & Gender in Literature and Culture

This survey examines the central role played by gender and sexuality in the history, culture, and literature within various locations, including potentially Britain, America, or Asia. Students will discover the cultural underpinnings of historical and contemporary conceptions of gender, sexuality, and love. In as much as we play out our gender roles our social life, this course will also serve to introduce students to the ways in which performance is imbedded in the public culture.