Lesbians have been activly developing a unique culture and politics in Ireland for many years. The course aims to explore the history and contemporary status of lesbian and queer communities and culture, and to provide participants with information and skills which will enbale them to think critically, strategically and creatively about lesbian and queer experiences, issues and politics. Options may vary from year to year. The course is flexible and may be taken over one or two years.
Reductions are available - please enquire.
Lesbian Studies and Queer Culture is offered as a complete course leading to the Certificate in Women's Studies. The Certificate is a pre-graduate course, and is helpful in enabling participants to access higher education diploma and degree programmes. The foundation course in Lesbian Studies and Queer Culture gives an historical overview from Sappho to the transgender lesbian and the debates between lesbian historians and queer theorists. The course also looks at global perspectives on lesbian and queer identities, on community building in Irish terms, and lesbian and queer aesthetics. A session on study skills will be included.