Culture and Theory CLT&THY

CLT&THY 200A Political Economy: Methods and Critique

Units

4

Same as CRITISM 200A

Introduction to canonical texts in Marxism coupled with an examination of the questions of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality that distend the calculus of the canon’s assumptive logic. May be taken after CLT&THY 200B.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CLT&THY 200B Libidinal Economy: Methods and Critique

Units

4

Introduction to canonical texts in psychoanalysis coupled with an examination of the questions of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality that distend the calculus of the canon’s assumptive logic. May be taken before CLT&THY 200A.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLT&THY 200C Theory from Below

Units

4

Introduction to systems of thought understudied or undervalued in academic canons; for instance, systems constituted in communities' practices or theories that do not seek permanence or generality.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLT&THY 280 Independent Study

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Limited to students who have not yet received the M.A. degree.

Offered: Fall 2026 (7 sections)

CLT&THY 289 Topics in Culture and Theory

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Seminars on various topics in Culture and Theory.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLT&THY 298 Directed Reading

Units

4-12

Prerequisite

Completion of the M.A. degree

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Directed readings on a specific topic agreed upon by students and their instructors. Limited to students who have completed their M.A. degree and are preparing for their qualifying exam.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)

CLT&THY 299 Dissertation Research

Units

1-12

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Dissertation research in Culture and Theory.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)