Description
This seminar provides an interdisciplinary, supportive community for graduate students in the early stages of dissertation preparation. Reading broadly in primary and secondary sources, we will cover existing conversations in the field of early modern trans studies. Together, we will theorize the connections and potential that trans methodologies bring to early modern criticism and, conversely, how early modern texts speak to the historical, theoretical, and political concerns that animate contemporary trans studies.
Applications from ABD graduate students currently working on dissertations related to premodern trans studies will be given priority, but students near the end of coursework or those working on projects that are neighborly to trans studies or have overlapping methodological concerns are also encouraged to apply.
Learn more about the instructors: Simone Chess, Colby Gordon, and Sawyer Kemp
Application Instructions
This seminar is free and open to all, but space is limited. Priority will be given to applicants from CRS Consortium institutions. Consortium members may also be eligible to receive Consortium Grants to help defray travel costs. For more details, consult your local consortium representative.
To apply, click below. The application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm Central Time.
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