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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "CMS/GDR 399"
COURSE NAME: "Special Topics in Media Studies: Queer Media"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2022
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Helton Levy
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MW 11:30-12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: COM 220 recommended
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Queer Popular CulturePeele, T Palgrave9781349290116     
The Cambridge Companion to Queer Studies. Sommerville, S. Cambridge University Press9781108482042     
Making things perfectly queer : interpreting mass cultureDoty, A. University of Minnesota Press9780816622450     
Queer TheoryAnnamarie JagoseNew York University Press9780814742341     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
NONE

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

1 - Genealogies of queer culture

 

Week1 - What’s queer media? 

 

Week 2 - Queer presences and absences in 19th-century literature

 

Week 3 - Deviance and performativity in early 20th century 

 

Week 4 - Leaving the West - decolonizing images and queer expectations 

 

Week 5 - From gay, lesbian to queer: theories, genres and genders

 

Part 2 - Queer culture in the 20th century 

 

Week 6- American white trash cinema

 

Week 7 - European queer cinema

 

Week 8 - The AIDS crisis and queer response

 

Week 9 - Queer from the margins

 

Part 3 - Contemporary encounters 

 

Week 10 - Race, postcoloniality and queerness

 

Week 11-  Queer franchise TV and commodification

 

Week 12 - Seeing fluidity

 

Week 13 –Queer social networking

 

Week 14 - Review, catch-up and final presentations