Performativity, embodied practices and diversity onstage

About this programme

The course provides an in-depth introduction to performativity theories, their genealogies and histories. Particular importance is given to the interdisciplinary origins of the concept of performativity in linguistics, gender and sexuality studies and performance studies. Performing arts and performance are analysed as embodied practices where issues of body diversity in terms of gender, sexuality, racialization, disabilities and age are central. The course takes up diverse theoretical lines of argumentation relating to identity, corporeality and power and analyses how these can make an impact on various performative and performing arts events. Based on historical and contemporary productions, students study structural aspects that hinder or promote bodily diversity within the performing arts and cultural sector. If you have been admitted to Performativity, embodied practices and diversity onstage, Fall term 2026, you may register in Ladok for students between August 5th and November 10th. The course is examined on the basis of a written assignment in the form of a take-home examination. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes.