Queer Brighton and Sussex: Histories, Heritage, and Aesthetics (Q3561)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore queer histories, heritage and aesthetics through creative, critical and community-based approaches. Rooted in queer and intersectional approaches and theories, you’ll draw from the Brighton history of Queer activism and culture at Sussex.

You’ll examine and use creative practice, storytelling and archiving to challenge dominant narratives and reimagine obscured histories. You’ll reflect on whose stories are told, how they are preserved and the politics of queer visibility. You’ll also address the history of “Sexual Dissidence” to reflect on the role of Sussex as a site of queer thought and activism.

By the end of the module, you’ll produce your own contributions to queer heritage. Through designated sessions with local partners, you’ll also learn about employment in the culture industry.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) BA
• American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA
• Creative Writing BA
• English BA
• English and Creative Writing BA
• English and History BA
• English and Media Studies BA
• Liberal Arts BA
• Philosophy and English BA