Online workshop
Whether it be social politics, pop culture or sex work; sports competitions, plastic surgery or television series: Queer Studies opens up new perspectives on our world by looking critically at norms and standardizations, researching their complex contexts. By deconstructing what is considered normal, natural or 'God-given'; that is, perceived as unchangeable and absolute, we can better understand the structures and workings of our society and recognize and analyze its implicit mechanisms of domination and power.
The seminar can be credited for the Gender Certificate.
Course contents
In the first part, the seminar deals with the precursors of Queer Studies and its roots in the emancipation movements of the 20th century. In the second part, basic theories as well as important terms and concepts of deconstructing heteronormativity and gender bianary are dealt with. Finally, the third part draws attention to the developments that queer theoretical approaches, beyond gender and sexuality, have taken until today.
Please be aware that the course includes mandatory coursework of approx. 3-4 hours for reading/written homework.
Instructor
Muriel Aichberger is a freelance writer, trainer and speaker. He also researches and teaches as an art, media and social scientist. His research focus is on the intersection of masculinity studies, non-binary gender studies, and queer studies.
Target group
Bachelor and Master students of intermediate and advanced abilities, max. of 15 participants.
Dates
- Thursday, 23.01.2025 and 30.01.2025
- each day 9am-12.30pm (s.t.)
Location
The workshop will be held as an online seminar.
Please note: Depending on the current situation, we reserve the right to adapt course formats and content if necessary. In-person courses can therefore also take place online at short notice.
Course registration
- Please fill in the fields of the registration form and send it off (a copy of your registration will be sent to you automatically).
- Please only enter your @campus.lmu.de e-mail address.
- After some processing time, you will be informed by e-mail whether you have been allocated a spot on the course or else on the waiting list.
- You can register for a maximum of three LMU PLUS seminars per semester.