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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Daniela Keller (daniela.keller@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Our language and everyday practices, such as ordering a new passport (in CH), ask us to identify as either female or male; but what about non-binary people? Literature has long taught us that gender is far from fixed let alone dichotomous. We will explore texts that undermine the heteronormative discourse and tackle topics such as gender fluidity and sexuality. Our discussion will begin with Virginia Woolf's canonical novel "Orlando" and end with contemporary explorations of gender. We will read novels, short stories and poems as well as theory to acquire a profound understanding of gender's complexity. |
| Learning objectives | Students will deepen their knowledge of gender/queer theories and refine their critical reading skills. The thematic focus on gender allows them to draw comparisons between the texts and to help them identify gender's multiple facets. |
| Bibliography | Please purchase and read the following novels (which will be discussed in this order): Woolf, Virginia. "Orlando". 1928. Oxford UP, 2015. Smith, Ali. "Girl Meets Boy". 2007. Canongate, 2008/2018. Evaristo, Bernardine. "Girl, Woman, Other". 2019. Penguin, 2020. Azumah Nelson, Caleb. "Open Water". 2021. Penguin, 2022. The books are available at the Labyrinth bookstore (Nadelberg 17). Further reading material will be made available on ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | It is strongly recommended that this course is taken only after the successful completion of the "Introduction I: Literary Studies" and "Introduction II: Literary Theory" proseminars. |
| Course application | To register, please send an e-mail to daniela.keller(at)unibas.ch by September 12th. Places are limited to 30. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 30.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 07.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 14.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 21.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 28.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 04.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 11.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 18.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 117 |
| Friday 25.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 02.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 09.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 16.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Friday 23.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Modules |
Modul: Introduction to Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, active participation and one writing assignment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |