Theory Now

Description from DukeHub

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of contemporary critical theory, broadly conceived. Readings will include key texts from the past 50 years in fields including gender and sexuality studies, literary and media studies, critical race studies, Marxism, postcolonial studies, and political theory. The course will involve close reading of difficult texts with the goal of obtaining facility with the concepts and modes of argumentations of contemporary theory.

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• No: Physical, lab or field work
• No: Live work with people
• No: Judgment someone is accountable for
• No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
• ✓Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section

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