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Perspectives on Nonbinary, Gender-inclusive and Genderqueer Language

University College London (UCL)
London , United Kingdom
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Bachelors
Major
Linguistics | Gender Studies | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Langauges
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On campus
Course Language
English
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Perspectives on Nonbinary, Gender-inclusive and Genderqueer Language

The module SEEE0021 explores the intersection of nonbinary identities and language, examining how nonbinary people express their gender through language cross-linguistically.


Key Information

  • Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Teaching department: School of Slavonic and East European Studies
  • Credit value: 15
  • Restrictions: N/A

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.


Description

This research-led module delves into the expression of nonbinary gender through language, the evolution of neopronouns in different languages, and the support of nonbinary identities through language in various contexts. It also explores attitudes toward nonbinary language and how nonbinary individuals express their identities in languages with and without grammatical gender.


Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

Intended Teaching Term: Term 2

Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and Assessment
  • Mode of study: In person
  • Methods of assessment:
    • 50% Coursework
    • 50% Exam
  • Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
Other Information
  • Number of students on module in previous year: 3
  • Module leader: Dr Riitta Valijarvi

Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment
  • Mode of study: In person
  • Methods of assessment:
    • 50% Coursework
    • 50% Exam
  • Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
Other Information
  • Number of students on module in previous year: 0
  • Module leader: Dr Riitta Valijarvi

Indicative Lecture Topics

  • Language and nonbinary gender expression
  • Nonbinary terminology
  • Linguistic and social justice
  • Neopronouns
  • Gender and noun classes cross-linguistically
  • Languages without grammatical gender
  • Languages with gendered adjective and verb forms
  • Gender-inclusive graphemes, semiotics, and prosody
  • Nonbinary names
  • Gender-neutral language
  • Attitudes toward and experiences of nonbinary
  • Nonbinary identities in language teaching and translation contexts
  • Legislation, policies, and intersectionality
  • Nonbinary identity and language in different cultures (including Indigenous cultures) and time periods
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