This course focuses on debates in queer and trans theory. It explores how ideas of gender, sex and sexuality not only shape how we understand our bodies, identities, and relationships, but also wider political, cultural and historical movements. We will consider some of the historical roots of 21st-century identity categories, and how these intersect with questions of (dis)ability, colonization and race. We will also explore examples of where feminist, queer and trans theory have come into conflict, and possibilities paths forward. From this grounding in queer and trans theory, students will have opportunities to explore diverse approaches, from theories of the emotions to critical BIPOC perspectives to crip and neuroqueer embodiment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- describe, compare, and evaluate queer and trans theories and debates that inform current representations of sex, gender and sexuality;
- construct an interpretation using Gender Studies concepts, themes, and theoretical tools and apply these methods to specific case studies;
- comprehend, analyse, and synthesise ideas from a range of historical and contemporary readings related to discourses of gender, sex and sexuality; and
- develop critical skills of argumentation, exposition, and reflection through sustained written and oral practices.
Indicative Assessment
- Short Response questions, 4 x 300 words (5% each) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay 1 OR video presentation equivalent to 1750 words (35) [LO 1,2,4]
- Essay 2, 1750 words (35) [LO 1,2,4]
- Tutorial preparation and participation (10) [LO 3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectorials and 12 hours of small-group tutorials; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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