GER 270

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Sexuality and Literature

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Credit: 3 hours.

Examination of the historical contexts in which sexuality has been debated during the past three centuries, and to what extent sexuality is perceived differently in diverse cultures. Part one will look at the Western tradition, especially Germany. Part two will shift focus to the non-Western world, especially to the colonial history of Indonesia.

Same as CWL 272 and GWS 270.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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GER 270 class schedule data for fall 2023
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	55781	Lecture-Discussion	DIS	10:00AM -10:50AM	MWF	Gregory Hall	Horsfall, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts course. Section Title: History of Sexuality Section Info: Topic: Sexuality and Literature: This course will explore depictions and discussions of sexuality in the premodern world. It will feature a chronological exploration of the use of sex and sexuality in literary works composed before the year 1500 AD from across the globe, including those from the African, Arabic, East and South Asian, Mesoamerican, and Western European contexts. Throughout this exploration, we will interrogate the existence and definition of the idea of “sexuality” and analyze how conceptions of sexuality vary across diverse cultures, as well as how they change and evolve over time. Key themes will also include the impact of religion, gender, and social organization on conceptions of sexuality, and on points of contact, influence, and exchange between premodern societies. Same as CWL 272 and GWS 270 This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Literature and the Arts course. Instructor website: https://germanic.illinois.edu/directory/profile/horsfall