LAist: Sociology Of Sexuality @ UC Irvine, 11/8/07

wildchica021

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:35:52 -0800

I don't understand some of these comments, but i was in Professor Wossick-Correa's class this quarter and i have to say she was one of the most influential and interesting professors i've had throughout my time here at UC Irvine. I think it's because she makes a personal connection with her students and wants to broaden our perspectives and challenge our preconceived notions about sexuality that society shapes for us. I think it's a brilliant course and it's cancellation is nothing more than a disservice to future students. It's crap that UCI is pulling it's conservative strings to get rid of a class that is so revolutionary. I mean isn't that why we've come to college, to learn new things and discover who we are and how we fit into the world? I think she's brilliant for pushing the boundaries and talking about a subject that people are constantly trying to avoid or silence.

wildchica021

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:35:35 -0800

adiacorrea

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:01:25 -0800

Actually, this is my own course that I created and began teaching at UC Irvine in 2002. I did not base the class on any previous offerings; all lecture materials, guest speakers, and course content is original and specific to my teaching philosophy. - Kassia

terrifirma

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:11:51 -0800

Linda Williams actually conceived and taught the class while she was a professor at UCIrvine. I believe she went up Berkeley in 96 or 97.

conservativechick

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:50:03 -0800

I really can't beleive that I am reading something like this in America. This is utter depravity. All civilizations that were morally loose and catered to the gays, lesbians, and other profane groups ended up being conquered by other civilizations that were not morally depraved. No wonder California has all those wildfires, earthquakes and other problems. I can't wait until it breaks off and sinks into the Pacific.

grendel20

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:19:07 -0800

In rereading my comment more, I realize I didn't go that in depth.... I'll write more later; i just have to prep for my 3:10 class......

grendel20

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:06:54 -0800

I actually took that class when I was at UCI, but later dropped it because it just turned out to be a silly class that wasn't worth the time nor effort. Plus there was a mandatory field trip to Tiger Beat or some other gay club.... which would have been cool, again, but just just worthy of time or attention. Plus, Wossick-Corea was a huge twat throughout the whole semester. Her co-professor, jeez, i forget his last name, but first name was Eric, he was pretty innovative and clever in his lectures. ah, it's gonna bug me that I don't remember his name....