PHIL 4495
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PHIL 4495
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
The question "What is gender?" is an increasingly thorny and political one. This course provides students with an advanced introduction to debates about the nature and function of gender in contemporary trans theory and trans philosophy. Throughout the seminar, we will analyze various definitions of gender offered by trans thinkers: gender as genus, as genre, as performance, as self-identity, and as colonial category. We will critically assess the value and limitations of key gender terms such as cisgender, genderqueer, nonbinary, and transgender. Finally, we will grapple with the current debate about whether to abolish gender or to richly celebrate gender diversity.
When Offered Fall.
Distribution Category (SCD-AS) (D-AG)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 4124
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 204
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Zurn, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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