Sessional Lecturer SDS377H1S Lesbian Studies: Identity/Theory/Culture

Date Posted: 05/22/2026
Req ID: 48231
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Sexual Diversity Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This multidisciplinary course examines multiple lesbian identities that have varied in time and place. The course will pose such questions as: What does lesbian mean? Why have changes occurred in meaning? How has the identity of lesbian been culturally represented and politically expressed in various social and political contexts? It will also take up contemporary theoretical, cultural, and political understandings of lesbianism.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 45

Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary: (Rates are pro-rated to 0.5 FCE)

$9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I)

$10,699.22 (...