WGSS 138
Spectacular Sex
Last Offered Fall 2020
Division II
W Writing Skills
D Difference, Power, and Equity
Cross-listed
ANTH 138
This course is not offered in the current catalog
Class Details
From BeyoncĂ©’s Coachella performance to Donald Trump’s social media antics, spectacles captivate us. Spectacles may be live shows, media events, or even everyday performances ranging from interactive advertisements to viral video sensations. But what are the uses of spectacle? Why are some compelling while others fall flat? How do spectacles control society or maintain social norms? And, importantly for our purposes, how does spectacle shape gender in society? Or from another angle, how does sexuality infuse spectacle? This tutorial introduces students to theories of spectacle ranging from the ancient Greeks to Marxist-inspired thinkers in the 20th century. In particular, we will examine how feminist thinkers have contributed to this literature and how theories of spectacle relate to questions of gender and sexuality. Our weekly readings focus on pairings of theoretical readings with writing on popular cultural examples and case studies. Some possible topics include sporting events, charity ad campaigns, music videos, political events, and social media.
The Class:
Format: tutorial
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 2777
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 2777
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
weekly response papers; students will also select past papers to develop and rewrite as more formal essays
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
first- and second-year students; a statement of interest will be solicited from pre-registrants
Distributions:
Divison II
Writing Skills
Difference, Power, and Equity
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
WGSS 138 Division II ANTH 138 Division II
WGSS 138 Division II ANTH 138 Division II
WS Notes:
This course requires significant attention to the craft of writing. Essential to this craft is the process of editing and rewriting materials with feedback from peers and professors. Students are expected to focus on improving analytical skills, critical thinking, and argumentation through attention to the writing process. They are also expected to give meaningful critical feedback on the writing of their peers. Students will select past response papers for development and rewriting.
DPE Notes:
This course deals substantively with questions about privilege and power as they interact along the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and other axes of difference.
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WGSS 138 - TUT Spectacular Sex
WGSS 138 TUT Spectacular SexDivision II W Writing Skills D Difference, Power, and EquityNot offered