In class
- Discussion of Feminism and Queer Theory
- Laura Mulvey
- Judith Butler
- Michel Foucault
- Anita Sarkeesian
- Upcoming writing assignment: Theoretical Framework
Assignments
- Readings:
- Edward Said (1986-2011)
- Gayatri Chakravorti Spivak (2193-2207)
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2421-2431)
- Bell Hooks (2475-2484)
- Write a 1-2 page response to the readings and post before next class.
- Write a brief proposal (1-2 paragraphs) describing your topic and the theoretical framework you seek to develop. Due October 14.
Theoretical Framework
One of the challenges of any scholarly writing at the graduate level or beyond is to incorporate a discussion of relevant critical theories that will inform your work. The goal of this assignment is to develop the theoretical framework that will inform your final project.
- Here are parameters:
- Research the theories you find most relevant for your essay.
- Write the introduction to the essay you're writing about.
- Write a 2-4 page theoretical framework for your essay.
- Reference foundational and recent discussions of them.
The Theoretical Framework is due on Thursday, October 21.