Introduction to Gender Studies (5cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the field of feminist studies by offering working knowledge of feminist discussions and concepts, and their relationship to other fields of study.

Content

The introductions done throughout different concepts of feminist thinking by discussing the ways they link to the current and multidisciplinary materials assigned by the instructors.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grades 5-1/fail

Materials

More literature information and extra material
Connell, Raewyn 2009. Gender. Short Introductions, 2 nd ed.

Further information

Additional information
Minimum size of the seminar group: 8 persons

Execution methods

Seminar (15h), exercises and active discussion.

Accomplishment methods

Regular attendance, active participation, required readings and successful completion of the final assignment. The final assignment is a reflective essay/learning journal.