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.
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Course structure
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 language of the examination is English.
Examiner
Autumn 2024
Christina Svens, associate professor
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Schedule
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. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
Study Councellor Theatre and Performance Studies
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Manne Siegbahn Buildings, A
Room: 201
Musicology and Theatre and Performance Studies
- Visiting address
Manne Siegbahn Buildings, house A Room: 256
Frescativägen 24E
