Starting with an overview of the emergence of queer as a theoretical field of thought, the course addresses the development of queer theory in relation to connected fields such as feminist theory, intersectionality, crip theory and postcolonial/decolonial theory. It also discusses and problematizes the significance of geographical context in relation to queer knowledge production: to what extent is Anglo-American theorizing applicable to Swedish circumstances, and how do non-western experiences challenge the queer theoretical cannon?

Apart from a historical overview, four central perspectives of current interest are examined, each one presented and discussed by experts in the field: trans, temporalities, performance and global politics. The students are encouraged to deepen and explore their own research interests during the course.

 

 

Tiina Rosenberg. Foto: Eva Dalin / Stockholms universitet.

Course director

Fanny Ambjörnsson.

Teachers

Fanny Ambjörnsson, Kristina Fjelkestam, Tiina Rosenberg, Emil Edenborg and Sam Holmqvist

Venue

Gula Villan, Minerva

Schedule

1. Monday February 27, 13-16 pm
   Introduction to  queer studies: history and contemporary currents. Sweden in a global perspective. Teacher: Fanny Ambjörnsson.
2. Monday March  13, 13-16 pm
   Queer temporality. Teacher: Kristina Fjelkestam.
3. Monday March 27, 13-16 pm
   Queer perspectives on trans. Teacher: Sam Holmqvist.
4. Tuesday, April 11, 13-16 pm
   Queer perspectives on global politics. Teacher: Emil Edenborg.
5. Monday: April 24, 13-16 pm
   Queer performance. Teacher: Tiina Rosenberg.
6. Tuesday May 2, 9 am-15 pm
   Concluding mini-conference  Teacher: Fanny Ambjörnsson.

Application

Send an e-mail with your name, department, university, dissertation topic and supervisor to Pia Laselle (pia.laselle@erg.su.se) no later than February 6.

The course is open to PhD students at all faculties.

Syllabus Queer theory vt23 (35 Kb)

Schedule and literature Queer Theory (154 Kb)