Studies in Gender, Sexuality & Representation (307-0-20)

Topic

Feminist, Queer, Crip: South Korea and Its Discont

Instructors

Jeong Eun We
847/467-5941
Kresge 1880 Campus Drive, #4-419
Office Hours: varies by quarter

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 214: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines contemporary discussions on the topics of gender, sexuality, and disa-bility in South Korea. The past decade has seen an explosion of popular interest in feminism in South Korea. Along with this were competing debates on social and economic inequali-ties and overlooked sites of intersectional violence. Students will explore how queer and crip frameworks trouble and deepen feminist debates and situate these frameworks in rela-tion to Korea's history of militarism, war, and migration. Course materials include scholar-ship on feminist, queer, and crip theories beyond the Korean context, novel and short sto-ries, TV show, news articles, and films.

No prior knowledge of the Korean language or culture is necessary. Course assignments in-clude an individual presentation, a group creative writing project, and a final research pa-per. Student participation, discussion, and peer collaboration are important aspects of this course, and all students will be encouraged to speak in class.

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area