Queer Studies: Subjects, Bodies, Ecologies

Aim

Upon the completion of the course, the students should be able:

• to demonstrate broad and in-depth knowledge of the genealogies of queer studies and state-of-the-art developments of this research field
• to account for concepts of queer theory
• to account for and compare the theories in queer studies researchto demonstrate the ability to independently identify, select, and use relevant methods and theories in queer studies
• to apply queer analytical perspectives on a topic relevant for queer studies

Content

The course provides an introduction to the field of queer studies. It offers and overview of the core questions, concepts, problems, debates, and analytical tools crucial for queer theorising.

The course focuses specifically on the genealogy of queer studies; queer theory; gender, sex, and sexuality; subjectivity; aesthetics, visual culture, and representation; and state-of-the-art developments in the field, such as queer ecologies and queer death studies. The course materials include academic and popular texts, visual artworks, and films.