Summer 2024 - GSWS 826 G100
Graduate Seminar on Queer/Trans Studies (5)
Class Number: 3156
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Ka Man Carman Fung
ckf11@sfu.ca
1 778 782-7412
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of the formation, development, and current direction in the fields of queer and trans theory. Students will study the influence of feminism on both fields, the emergence of formative questions and key debates, and critical challenges posed by colonial histories, globalization of LGBT identities, and transnational/local taxonomies.
COURSE DETAILS:
This seminar provides students with an overview of the formation, development, and current directions of the fields configured, respectively, as “queer theory” and “trans theory.” We will examine the formative questions that shape “queer” and “trans” as distinct analytical categories and the key terms of debate in each field. We will explore the various critical challenges currently posed to queer and trans studies through a consideration of colonial histories, the politics of border, migration, the globalization of LGBTQ identities, transnational/local taxonomies, and the studies of new media technology.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/graduate/courses/Educational_Goals.html
Grading
- Attendance & Participation 10%
- Weekly Reading Response 10%
- Class Presentation 20%
- Research Presentation 20%
- Research Paper (15-20 pages) 40%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
All required articles are available on-line through SFU library or as PDFs on Canvas.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html