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PWD: The Language of Gender and Sexual Orientation

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*IMPORTANT: It is likely that this course will be taking place during its usual times in an online classroom (via BigBlueButton). Please only sign up for this class if you are able and willing, and in possession of the necessary equipment (stable internet connection, microphone, webcam) in order to accomplish this.

Professional Writing and Discussion classes are designed to allow students – under the guidance of their course instructors – to undertake a more active and independent development of their language skills by applying them to a specific topic area. Ultimately, the central aim of these courses, whatever topic area and skills focus you choose, is to facilitate your transition into a self-sufficient and proficient user of the English language. You will continue to train your productive and receptive language skills, you will further expand your lexico-grammatical knowledge in connection with the specialist language used in the course, and you will acquire supplementary cultural knowledge on English-speaking countries. You will be expected to attend class regularly and contribute actively and intelligently. Furthermore, you will need to complete oral and written tasks during the course of these classes, hold a graded session and submit a final 2500-word written portfolio, addressing aspects covered in the course in greater depth.

In this particular course, we will firstly focus on clarifying the primary terminology around the spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation before turning our attention to the ways in which one's gender and sexual orientation might impact their lives. We will find out how gender and sexual orientation intersect with e.g. culture, religion, race and class. Issues of rights of and restrictions on people who do not fit within a gender binary will be analysed, from questions on the correct usage of pronouns and public bathrooms to marriage, adoption and employment rights. We will also, through unfortunate necessity, discuss hate crimes against people from the LGBTQIA+ community as well as the impact that discrimination can have on their mental health.

TRIGGER WARNING: it is possible that we will hear accounts of discrimination, toxic masculinity and physical, emotional and sexual violence (including rape) towards people of all genders and sexual orientations, as well as the resulting impact on mental and physical health, potentially including suicide. If this is likely to prove very distressing for you, you may wish to consider whether this is the course you would truly like to take. I will offer every support possible, but please reach out and speak with me in advance if you have any concerns.

PLEASE NOTE: This course has been created due to high student demand to speak about gender and sexual orientation in their target language of English. The course will also be recognised for the university's certificate in Gender Studies. It is recommended (though not compulsory) that you consider taking this course together with "The Language of the LGBTQIA+ Community", which focuses more on queer culture. Students from the LGBTQIA+ community are explicitly welcome in both of these classes and efforts will be made to ensure as much representation as possible if I am aware of the demand in advance. It should also be noted, though, that the course is also designed to further the knowledge of non-members of the LGBTQIA+ community, so please manage your expectations in this regard.

Up to eight spots in the course can be allocated in advance to students who attend my online office hours in February (register at the bottom of my Stud.IP profile) and confirm that they are prepared to commit to taking the course and have identified topics that they would like to focus on during the course. Please note that the Stud.IP registration procedure is not binding and that the remaining spots in the course will be allocated based on level of need shortly before the first class session.

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Ort: nicht angegeben
Zeiten: Mo. 12:00 - 14:00 (wöchentlich), Termine am Montag, 14.06.2021 20:00 - 22:00
Erster Termin: Montag, 12.04.2021 12:00 - 14:00
Veranstaltungsart: Seminar (Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen)

Studienbereiche

  • Veranstaltungen > Anglistik; Englisch > Sprachpraxis > Bachelor
  • Veranstaltungen > Anglistik; Englisch > Sprachpraxis > Master
  • Geschlechterforschung

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