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Course Syllabus |
Gender Equality and the Nordic Welfare State, 7.5 Credits |
Course Code: | GE004G | Subject Area: | Field of Social Science |
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Main Field of Study: | Gender Studies | Credits: | 7.5 |
Subject Group (SCB): | Gender Studies | ||
Education Cycle: | First Cycle | Progression: | GXX |
Established: | 2014-12-11 | Last Approved: | 2018-03-27 |
Valid from: | Autumn semester 2018 | Approved by: | Head of School |
General aims for first cycle education
First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.
(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)
Knowledge and understanding
After completed studies the student shall have
- knowledge of variations between different welfare state regimes in general and their gendered aspects in particular, and
- knowledge of the critique of mainstream welfare state theory, presented in feminist research.
Competence and skills
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- evaluate the relationships between women's movements, political reforms and gender equality, and
- make independent comparisons between countries regarding gender equality.
Judgement and approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- critically assess gender equality problems in the Nordic welfare states
- present a general overview of political developments of the Nordic welfare states as well as conditions of and challenges to gender equality.
Themes that will be explored and discussed are:
- the significance of politics for women and gender equality
- the development of the Nordic Welfare States
- the political mobilization of women
- family policy development and gender equality
- comparisons of different welfare state regimes in relation to gender equality
- national gender equality policy institutions
- contemporary challenges to gender equality
- violence against women as a policy issue.
The course can be made up of lectures, seminars, field studies, exercises, web-based discussions and/or workshops.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).
According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.
Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
The grades will be translated to the ECTS grading scale.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
Standard university admission requirements.
For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).
Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.
For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).
The course is given in English.
Transitional Provisions
Should the course undergo changes to such an extent that it is not possible to examine the student in accordance with this course syllabus, opportunities for special examination sessions will be provided in accordance with the university's local guidelines. If this occurs, the university will inform the students involved.
Required Reading
1-2 artiklar, ca 50 sidor väljs i samråd med läraren.
Additional 1-2 articles, 50 pages will be selected in collaboration with the teacher.