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180217 LPS Selections from Audre Lorde (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 45 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 31.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will be an introduction to the Feminist ethics of Audre Lorde. It will involve a close reading of selections from Sister Outsider & Dream of Europe : Selected Seminars and Interviews : 1984-1992. We will close read the texts to understand the ethical questions that are asked in it and emerge from it. It provides a basic introduction to ethical criticisms of traditional white-normative, Eurocentric research. West-centric universalism and hegemony in knowledge production has led to the exclusion and subjugation of other forms of knowledge and a wide array of ethical problems. With the help of the readings, we will be understanding different ethical concerns with traditional theorizing and then discuss some alternatives to the same.

The course will be held in English. In case a student is limited by language, media competence or a learning difficulty, changes can be made to the method and assessments on a case-by-case basis. To take those needs and further questions into account, you can write to the instructor and request a meeting. The structure, resources, weekly plan, readings and assignment submissions will be made available on Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

This is an introductory-level, continuously assessed course for students interested in philosophical thinking and writing. The focus is on being able to effectively read-interpret, respond-argue and write. At the end of the course the students should be able to demonstrate the ability to engage with the texts in an investigative manner, to produce a critical response to it and to employ the standards of academic writing in order to articulate their own philosophical positions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading:

A) Response papers (22%): 11*2 = 22 points.

B) Discussion and presentation (13%): 13 points

C) Outline of Final essay (10%): 10 points

D) Final essay (55%): 55 points
Total: 100 points

Translation of Points:

1: 87-100 points
2: 75-86 points

3: 63-74 points
4: 50-62 points 

5: 0-49 points

Examination topics

There is no exam. Critical reading and writing. Final Paper Submission. See grading matrix above.

Reading list

Lorde, Audre (2007): Sister Outsider. Essays & Speeches by Audre Lorde. Berkeley: Crossing Press. 110-114. (4 Seiten zu lesen)

In Rodríguez, C. M. A., & Schultz, D. (2020). Audre Lorde: Dream of Europe : selected seminars and interviews : 1984-1992

A film by Dagmar Schultz; script, Dagmar Schultz in cooperation with Ika Hügel-Marshall, Ria Cheatom, and Aletta von Vietinghoff ; produced by Dagmar Schultz. Audre Lorde : the Berlin Years, 1984 to 1992. New York :TWN (Third World Newsreel), 2012

Zami, a New Spelling of My Name. Trumansburg, N.Y. :Crossing Press, 1982.

(Other supplementary readings may be suggested later)

Association in the course directory

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