Performativity, embodied practices and diversity onstage

The course provides an in-depth introduction to performativity theories, their genealogies and histories.

Particular importance is given to the interdisciplinary origins of the concept of performativity in
linguistics, gender and sexuality studies and performance studies. Performing arts and performance are analysed as embodied practices where issues of body diversity in terms of gender, sexuality, racialization, disabilities and age are central. The course takes up diverse theoretical lines of argumentation relating to identity, corporeality and power and analyses how these can make an impact on various performative and performing arts events. Based on historical and contemporary productions, students study structural aspects that hinder or promote bodily diversity within the performing arts and cultural sector.

Teaching Format

Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group exercises.

Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of a written assignment in the form of a take-home examination.

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Course Administrator Theatre and Performance Studies

Mattias Arreborn

expedition.ike@su.se
08162619

Phone hoursMonday – Friday 09:00 – 15:00

Study Councellor Theatre and Performance Studies

Maarit Hämäläinen

studievagledning.ike@su.se
08161471

Phone hoursMonday – Friday 09:00 – 15:00

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