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SOC300ZA(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Advanced Topics in Critical Theory

Daiki Hiramori

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2023
Class code A6322
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火1/Tue.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市富士‐F405
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
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Global Open Program
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 300-level Advanced Courses
Culture and Society

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Outline and objectives

Students will learn the fundamental concepts of queer theory, which has been attracting attention in recent years not only in the humanities but also in the social sciences. In this year's class, in addition to the foundational texts of queer studies, students will read Black queer studies and queer demography literature to acquire proficiency in the consideration of social phenomena related to gender and sexuality.

Goal

By the end of this course, students will be able to: (1) identify and describe the key concepts and main themes of queer theory (remembering/understanding), (2) apply queer theory to contemporary social issues in Japan and abroad (applying), (3) compare and contrast various strands of queer theory (analyzing), and (4) develop and present their own ideas and perspectives on gender and sexuality (evaluating/creating).

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This course will be based on a combination of short lectures by the instructor and student-led class discussions. Verbal and written feedback on assignments is given during class discussions and through using other tools as appropriate. Students are encouraged to visit the instructor during office hours for more personalized feedback.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction

2[対面/face to face]:The Beginning of Queer Theory I

What are the core principles of queer theory?

3[対面/face to face]:The Beginning of Queer Theory II

What is homosociality?

4[対面/face to face]:The Development of Queer Thinking

Why can't sexuality be properly studied within gender studies?

5[対面/face to face]:Gender Performativity

How does gender performativity differ from gender performance?

6[対面/face to face]:Trans Politics

What does critical trans politics envision?

7[対面/face to face]:HIV/AIDS in the '80s

How does the HIV/AIDS crisis affect queer theory?

8[対面/face to face]:HIV/AIDS in the '00s

How does a queer theoretical understanding of barebacking subculture differ from an epidemiological understanding?

9[対面/face to face]:Homonormativity

What happens when neoliberalism meets LGBT movements?

10[対面/face to face]:Homonationalism

What happens when nationalism meets LGBT movements?

11[対面/face to face]:Black Queer Studies

How does sexuality intersect with race?

12[対面/face to face]:Queer Demography

How can LGBTQ populations be studies from a queer theoretical perspective?

13[対面/face to face]:Prepare for Final Paper

Preparation and feedback for final paper

14[対面/face to face]:Theory in Action

What have we learned in this course? Preparing and submitting the final paper

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete the weekly readings and prepare for class discussion. Please note that the assigned readings for this course tend to be dense. As such, I recommend giving yourself ample time to complete them, even if the number of pages assigned at any given time appears small. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. All readings will be provided by the instructor.

References

Further reference may be provided based on students’ areas of interest.

Grading criteria

Participation: 10%
Discussion facilitation: 20%
Weekly reading responses: 40%
Final paper: 30%

Changes following student comments

Students have generally evaluated the class positively. The instructor will be attentive to student feedback and adjust workload and class material, when necessary.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None. Students are encouraged to use computers/tablets for class-related purposes in class.

Prerequisite

Students who intend to enroll in this course are expected to have passed "Race, Class and Gender I."