Updated Semester Schedule

Hello All,

As we’ve discussed, our planned semester schedule has changed quite a bit.  Below is what I hope will be the final schedule as we approach the end of the semester.

Note you can also find this on our Assignments Page (CLICK HERE).

Monday 4/27:

• Discussion of poems by Audre Lorde (CLICK HERE TO READ)
• Discussion of final paper directions (CLICK HERE)

Wednesday 4/29:

• Continued discussion of Lorde if necessary
• Introduction to Billy Martin

Monday 5/4:

• Make sure you have read “His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood” by Billy Martin (Poppy Z. Brite) (CLICK HERE TO READ) AND “Enough Rope by Billy Martin (Poppy Z. Brite) (CLICK HERE TO READ)AND “The Hound” by H. P. Lovecraft (CLICK HERE TO READ)

Wednesday 5/6:

• Continued discussion of Billy Martin if necessary
• Introduction to Caitlin R. Kiernan

Monday 5/11:

• Make sure you have read “The Heat of Us: Notes Toward an Oral History” by Sam J. Miller (CLICK HERE TO READ)
• Short essay due via email (jaimeweida@gmail.com)
  • Directions:
    • Pick any one work we have read since the last short essay.  This means works by:
      • Audre Lorde
      • Billy Martin
      • Caitlin R. Kiernan
      • Sam J. Miller
    • Analyze and discuss the work you choose from your own perspective (this is essentially a “choose your own topic”) assignment
    • Your short essay needs to be at least one page long, not including the essay heading
      • Please be sure to include YOUR OWN EMAIL ADDRESS in the essay heading

Wednesday 5/13:

• Film viewing of documentary on the Stonewall Uprising via zoom

Friday 5/22:

• Final short essay due – write YOUR OWN work of Queer Literature!  This must be emailed to me at jaimeweida@gmail.com
  • Directions:
    • This is a creative writing assignment.  You may write whatever you’d like, as long as it fits under the umbrella of Queer literature.
    • Some possibilities include:
      • Write your own short story or poem
      • Write a screenplay (or part of one) or a song
      • Create a video document or podcast
      • Create a work of visual art (must provide pictures and an explanation of the work)
      • Write a prequel or sequel to something we’ve read this semester
      • Write a work of Queer literature inspired by something we’ve read this semester
• FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE – EMAIL TO JAIMEWEIDA@GMAIL.COM (CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS)

Stay safe and healthy,

Prof. Jaime Weida