197.002 (21W) Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
04.10.2021 16:00 - 17:00 online Off Campus
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Overview

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Lecturer
Course title german Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 10%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 18 (30 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.10.2021
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

The main aim of the reading is to understand the historical context of the documents and to encounter the texts interrogatively from a present-day perspective. Which questions canthey raise for different courses of studies? The seminar will encourage the group to generate its own points of view and opposing positions, which will be the basis for a shared process of reflection.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The seminar is dedicated to the cumulative study of writings on intersectionality. These range from juridical texts to lyrical miniatures. There will also be shared listening to audio documents and viewing of video documents. Based on the material, we will utilize the potentials of collective memorization. If the number of participants allows, we will analyze texts partly in small groups out of which we will present our thoughts to the entire seminar.

Course content

40 years after the seminal volume "This Bridge Called My Back" (ed. Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa, 1981) became influential in Anglo-American feminist debates, the seminar addresses the question it raised: How can different identities, their complex social positions and experiences of exclusion be accommodated in feminist theorizing? We will discuss different approaches to intersectionality with a focus on Anglo-American and Germandebates. The seminar will provide an overview of how the concept of intersectionality developed in the course of traveling back and forth between disciplines and cultures, generating an open-ended 'vague theorizing' which the sociologist Cathy Davis considers to be atthe core of intersectionality's usefulness in a globalizing world.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

The examination can be carried out by an impulse lecture in the seminar or by an oral summary of individual thematic units with subsequent written elaboration (in both cases). Participation in the discussion during the seminar will also be taken into account for the evaluation.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies (SKZ: 642, Version: 16W.2)
    • Subject: Frauen und Geschlechterforschung (Compulsory elective)
      • Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • 12.1 Gender Studies ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 20.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Informatics (SKZ: 911, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Kompetenzvertiefung (Advanced Social and Academic Skills) (Compulsory subject)
      • 2.3.2 LV aus dem Wahlfachstudium Feminist Science/Gender Studies ( 0.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 522, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Gender und Technik (Compulsory elective)
      • 8.4 Gender und Technik ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Management Information Systems (SKZ: 522, Version: 20W.2)
    • Subject: Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • 6.2 Gender Studies ( 0.0h VC, KS, SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme International Management (SKZ: 908, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Options (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 922, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Complementary Skills (Compulsory subject)
      • 4.3.3 Lehrveranstaltungen aus dem Wahlfachstudium Feminist Sciences/Gender Studies ( 0.0h VC, KS, SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelorstudium Informationstechnik (SKZ: 289, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Kompetenzerweiterung (Compulsory elective)
      • 11a.1 Lehrveranstaltung aus dem Wahlfach Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies, vorzugsweise aus dem Modul Technik ( 0.0h VC/VO/KS/PS / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Information Technology (SKZ: 289, Version: 12W.2)
    • Subject: Kompetenzerweiterung (Compulsory elective)
      • Kompetenzerweiterung ( 0.0h VK/VO/KU/PS / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik (NC, ASR) (Compulsory elective)
      • Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Masterstudium Information and Communications Engineering (ICE) (SKZ: 488, Version: 15W.1)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik (WI) (Compulsory elective)
      • Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies: Gender und Technik ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Non degree programme Gender Studies (SKZ: 600b, Version: 04W)
    • Subject: Einführung in die Feministische Wissenschaft / Gender Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • Einführung in Gender Studies ( 2.0h VU / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 17W.3)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • 5.1 Einführung in die Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung ( 0.0h VO/PS/KS/SE/VP/VC/VS / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Einführung in die Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung ( 0.0h VO/PS/KU/SE/VP/VK/VS / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme School Pedagogy (SKZ: 545, Version: 09W.3)
    • Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer (Compulsory elective)
      • Module: Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung
        • Feministische Wissenschaft/Genderstudies ( 6.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
          • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Adult and Professional Education (SKZ: 847, Version: 09W.3)
    • Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer (Compulsory elective)
      • Module: Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung
        • Feministische Wissenschaft/Genderstudies ( 6.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
          • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Integrative Pedagog (SKZ: 846, Version: 09W.3)
    • Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer (Compulsory elective)
      • Module: Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung
        • Feministische Wissenschaft/Genderstudies ( 6.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
          • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 640, Version: 11W.5)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaften/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Feministische Wissenschaften/Gender Studies ( 0.0h LV / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 840, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Vertiefung Feministische Wissenschaften/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Vertiefung Feministische Wissenschaften/Gender Studies ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 650, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Anderes Gebundenes Wahlfach II (lt. §10 Abs. 1 und 3) (Compulsory subject)
      • WF 6.1 Gender Studies ( 0.0h / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 650, Version: 05W.4)
    • Subject: Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Module: Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies
        • Feministische Wissenschaft/Gender Studies ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
          • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 850, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Anderes Gebundenes Wahlfach I (lt. §9 Abs. 1 und 2) (Compulsory elective)
      • WF 6.1 Gender Studies ( 0.0h / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 850, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Slavonic Studies (SKZ: 850, Version: 11W.2)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Erweiterungscurriculum Gender Studies (Version: 16W.1)
    • Subject: Einführung in die Gender Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • Zentrale Fragestellungen und Begriffe in den Gender Studies ( 0.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Extension programme (UG §54a) Gender Studies (SKZ: 008, Version: 20W.1)
    • Subject: Einführung in die Gender Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • 1.2 Zentrale Fragestellungen und Begriffe in den Gender Studies ( 0.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Languages/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Lehrveranstaltungen aus dem Fach Gender Studies ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 197.002 Approaches and Methods of Intersectionality in Gender and Queer Studies (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

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