Sexual Identity and the Self in Literature
In this course, we will undertake works of literature that grapple with a variety of sexual orientations and identities within the confines of a heteronormative society, and examine how sexual self-knowledge is woven into one's understanding of identity.
Faculty Bio
Stephanie Wells has a B.A. from Berkeley, M.A. from University of Virginia, and Ph.D. from UC Davis, with a focus on modernism and postmodernism in American and British novels and poetry. She has been a literature professor for over 25 years and currently teaches at College of Marin.
This is an In-Person + Livestreamed Course
- Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
- Classes will also stream live simultaneously
- Classes will not be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, September 18, and ends on Wednesday, October 23
- Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (10–noon)
- All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through December 31
Member Praise for Stephanie Wells
Absolutely OUTSTANDING! I treasure every moment of this course. Thank you Stephanie Wells for teaching these courses and sharing your insights so freely and enthusiastically. I have learned so much in such a short time.
An intelligent, stimulating instructor who is well versed in her subject. I would say the same for all of the courses I have taken from Stephanie Wells.
All the material selected was organized, presented and discussed thoughtfully and shared with great insight that expanded my appreciation, perspective of understanding. I found it so exciting and rewarding to both meet and revisit so many authors and explore the wide range of material, subjects and styles explored by these women.
Faculty Q&A
- Read an interview with Stephanie Wells from our archive.