ENGL 325

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Topics in LGBT Literature and Film

Credit: 3 hours.

Explores topics on representations of non-heteronormative sexuality in canonical and recovered historical texts and in contemporary literature, on literature by LGBT authors, and on theories of sexuality that pertain to systems of textual and cultural meaning.

Same as GWS 325. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours, if topics vary.

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ENGL 325 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			53222	Lecture-Discussion	D	12:00PM -12:50PM	MWF	English Building	Shetina, M	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: FA26 ENGL 325 / GWS 395 - Topics in LGBT Literature and Film – Michael Shetina - Queer Humor, Queer Survival - Discourse about LGBTQ people and communities understandably emphasizes their resilience and survival. But they don’t just survive; they laugh too. This course takes that laughter seriously. We will examine how US-based LGBTQ writers, filmmakers, and comedians have deployed humor to address social ostracism, legal discrimination, global pandemics, and more. We will analyze and enjoy works across different media and genres, including fiction, essays, films, stand-up, and stage farce. We will study 20th century examples, such as John Waters’ cult movie Female Trouble and the stand-up comedy of Moms Mabley, and contemporary examples, such as Vera Drew’s superhero parody film The People’s Joker and Cole Escola’s Broadway farce Oh, Mary! We will use these texts to understand the personal and political uses of humor, explore the cultural factors and positionalities that influence what people find (or don’t find) funny, and engage with a complex and expansive variety of emotional responses to LGBTQ experiences. Restriction(s): Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.