SOC41150

Learning Outcomes:

After the module, the students will be able to:
- map and understand contemporary intellectual currents in social theory;
- distinguish queer approaches from other post-structuralist theories;
- apply queer perspective to the analysis of various material;
- debate social issues on a higher theoretical level.

Indicative Module Content:

The module consists of lectures and seminars (11 weeks in total). Students are asked to be active participants of the classes, contribute with structured (presentations) and unstructured (discussions, questions) interventions. Thematically, the module circles around topics of LGBTI+ and queer sexualities, gender, poverty, human rights, climate change and ecological feminism, etc. Classes are complimentary to an extensive list of readings comprised of a selection of contemporary classical queer literature.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Not applicable to this module.

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students receive their grades and feedback on Brightspace if this is where they are supposed to submit their work. Students receive feedback from the class on their activities presented in class.