What is sexuality? How does it relate to culture and ethnicity? What are the origins of sexual categories? Are 'norms ' and transgressions the same everywhere and if so, why was homosexual sex punishable by imprisonment until very recently in India, and why has 'gay marriage ' been voted in, then out, in California?
This course investigates the diversity of sexuality and gender and the development of 'norms ' and 'sexual others ' in the context of imperialism, by exploring western and non-western cultures. We will study historical and current issues in sexuality using critical theory, anthropology, film, literature and media articles. You will develop an insight into the history of current sexual politics and hone interdisciplinary critical and analytical skills.
Period
04-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (4 weeks)
Target group
The University of Sussex International Summer School welcomes applicants from a wide range of educational backgrounds. Although most of you will be currently enrolled at a university or college, we also welcome applicants who have been away from education for some years, as well as highly committed senior high school students - for some courses a good general education, an open mind and lots of enthusiasm are the main qualifications. For some other courses you will see that prerequisites are listed - applicants for these courses are expected to submit transcripts to demonstrate that they have taken, or are currently taking, the necessary precursors.
Course aim
This is a great opportunity for secondary school students to prepare for college and acquire college credit, which you will usually be able to transfer to a future undergraduate degree. The International Summer School provides an opportunity to meet and study with people from different countries and cultures, on a cosmopolitan campus. The large range of courses on offer allows you to get ahead with credit in core courses, or simply to experiment with something new.
Credits
9.0 ECTS creditsCredits Extra information:This is a great opportunity for secondary school students to prepare for college and acquire college credit, which you will usually be able to transfer to a future undergraduate degree. The International Summer School provides an opportunity to meet and study with people from different countries and cultures, on a cosmopolitan campus. The large range of courses on offer allows you to get ahead with credit in core courses, or simply to experiment with something new.
Course fee
GBP 1250: Tuition only (one four week session).
GBP 2350: Tuition only (both four week ISS sessions).
Course leader
Shamira Meghani
Scholarships
The University of Sussex offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in the ISS in the form of partial fee waivers to students from developing countries who have high potential for future leadership in their field of study or career.
University of Sussex
Address: University of Sussex Brighton
Postal code: BN1 9RF
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/iss/
E-mail: issoffice@sussex.ac.uk
Phone: 00441273678406
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