IR4575
Queer IR, Queering Global Politics
2023-2024
30
15
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
The module situates LGBTQ citizens in global politics, analysing their multiple identities and positions in International Relations as targets of violence, as activists, and as good/unruly citizens. The module also applies queer theoretical concepts (performativity, embodiment, abjection, abnormality, & perversity) to critique IR's homophobic, heteronormative assumptions. The module is intersectional and multi-disciplinary and queers ways of learning about IR, including what is normal/abnormal in politics and thinkable/unthinkable politically. Each week, we develop diverse queer readings of different case studies and topics, including queer approaches to foreign policy analysis, war, genocide, political protest, and global health. The module also features student-led film and book discussion groups to apply queer theory to topics and themes of homosexual inclusion and exclusion in popular culture. Students of all backgrounds, gender identities, & sexualities welcome!
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass IR2006
Weekly contact: 1-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 1.5-hour seminar (x 10 weeks), and 1-hour student book/film discussion group (x 11 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 25
Guided independent study hours: 276
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%
Module coordinator: Dr H A C Marshall
Module teaching staff: Dr Holly Marshall
Module coordinator email hacm@st-andrews.ac.uk