Transgender Pedagogies

Date: April 17, 2017
Time: 10:30am - 6:30pm
Location: Various locations

I. TRANS* INCLUSION IN THE CLASSROOM
Monday, April 17, 2017
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Rubenstein 153 (Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room) Duke West Campus

Led by an expert in transgender issues and education, Dr. Francisco Galarte (University of Arizona), this workshop will provide models and training in creating a classroom that incorporates trans* students, with examples of best-practices and illustrations. It is open to graduate students, undergraduates interested in education or trans* issues, and teachers or instructors. This event is co-sponsored with the Graduate School the Program in Education. (For graduate students, this is an RCR event; register for credit.)

Registration required for this event. More information & registration.​

2. PANEL ON TRANSGENDER STUDIES IN GENDER STUDIES

Monday, April 17, 2017
3:30-5:00 PM
Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall – C105, Bay 4, Smith Warehouse

A public panel on the implications of transgender studies for gender studies. Reception follows.
Speakers:

Frank Galarte (University of Arizona) "The Pleasures of Brown Trans* Pedagogies"

Toby Beauchamp (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) "Teaching Trans Genealogy"

3. WORKSHOP: TRANS* STUDIES IN THE GENDER CURRICULUM

5:30-6:30 PM
Story Lab – C106, Bay 4, Smith Warehouse

How are you modifying your teaching in light of trans* studies? How are core elements of Gender Studies pedagogy changing? Following their panel presentations, Profs. Galarte & Beauchamp will lead a structured discussion for those who teach (or will teach) subjects concerning sex/gender. Open to instructors, graduate students, or staff who teach. Feel free to bring questions, syllabi, modules to discuss.

RSVP requested: to Cole Rizki <cole.rizki@duke.com>.
NOTE: There will be a seminar with Toby Beauchamp on Tuesday 4/18/17, 12 noon, GSF Parlors, East Duke Building: RSVP required. For more information, contact Cole Rizki at cole.rizki@duke.edu.