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Hours: Mon, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gender studies, queer theories and historical memory of gender and sexual dissidence
Gender studies, queer theories and historical memory of gender and sexual dissidence
Overview
This micro-credential offers a critical approach to the main currents of gender studies, with a particular focus on queer theory as an analytical framework. It also addresses the actions and strategies of memory and archiving that have made possible the historical reconstruction of gender and sexual diversities, relating these processes to activism and politics of visibility.
- To analyze from a critical perspective the different currents in gender studies.
- To delve deeper into queer theories from a critical perspective.
- To understand the actions and strategies of memory and archiving that have allowed the reconstruction of the history of sex and gender diversities and their relationship with activism and visibility policies.
Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
A university degree is not required to access this micro-credential. However, students wishing to access it must meet the following access requirements:
- Baccalaureate.
- Higher vocational training cycle (senior technician).
Academic program
1. Gender studies.
– The protohistory of gender studies: from medieval “defenses of women” to Margaret Mead.
– The first stage of gender studies: women's history studies.
– The second moment of gender studies: articulation with the new feminisms.
2. Queer Theories
– First queer moment: from “Queer Nation” activism to academia
– Articulation of queer movements with intersectional feminisms: queer/cuir/kuir
– The queer utopia: projects in times of diversityphobic violence.
3. Historical memory of sex and gender dissidence
– From stigma to pride: a history of Western diversityphobia.
– Archiving and counter-archive practices of diverse memory.
– A necessary recovery: the dissident archive of the Canary Islands.
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports…
- Tutoring (individual, group…): activity in which the teaching staff attends to, facilitates and guides one or more students in the training process.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.
The methodology will be as follows:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
- Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests…
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
- Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, flipped classroom, service learning, game-based learning, case studies, problem-solving…
They are aimed at making learning a participatory process and are based on the leading role of the students.
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
General information
Credits: 5 ECTS
Duration: 16/03/2026 – 29/05/2026
Teaching modality: Virtual
Location: Virtual classroom
Matrícula 108,75€
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the “Plan for the development of university microcredentials”, investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the “Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan”, financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, 2025 financial year
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
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