Writing Gender & Sexuality
Writing Gender and Sexuality In this course we will read, discuss, and write creative works that explore issues of gender and sexuality. Readings will include stories, poems, and essays by James Baldwin, Ana Castillo, Peggy Munson, Eli Claire, Alice Walker, Michelle Tea, Alison Bechdel, and others. The course will include writing workshops with peers and individual meetings with the instructor. Every student will revise a range of pieces across genres and produce a final portfolio. We will do some contemplative work and will engage with choreographer to explore movement in conversation with writing, gender, and sex.
Prof. Wright is a very dedicated and welcoming teacher. I was able to learn a lot more about myself, and develop my writing skills in the class. She was also very patient with beginners, and always offered room to help people make up for assignments.
The course was split into three major sections, each of which you were expected to turn in a "folder" of creative writing for. The sections were nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. The weekly assignments consisted of some readings and short written reflections, as well as workshopping the writing of others. You should expect to be working on your "folders" throughout the semester in anticipation of their deadlines. Very open, warm, and accepting classroom environment.
The course was split into three major sections, each of which you were expected to turn in a "folder" of creative writing for. The sections were nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. The weekly assignments consisted of some readings and short written reflections, as well as workshopping the writing of others. You should expect to be worki …Read more