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Course Syllabus |
Gender, Power and Politics, 7.5 Credits |
Course Code: | GE005G | 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: | G1N |
Established: | 2016-11-01 | Last Approved: | 2018-09-25 |
Valid from: | Autumn semester 2017 | 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)
After completed studies, the student shall be able to:
- describe and apply key concepts in the study of gender, power and politics, and in relation to feminist politics,
- verbally and in writing communicate the theoretical perspectives and empirical cases raised throughout the course, and
- critically examine, analyse, and evaluate politics and politisation form a gendered intersectional perspective.
This course offers an introduction to how feminist theory, including intersectionality, can be used to understand and analyse politics and the political. Over the last decades, feminist knowledge has systematically challenged the long-standing view that politics is gender neutral. Feminists have reconstructed key political concepts, policy domains and political organising. Simultaneously, feminism is itself a political struggle, making the study of the relationship between feminism and politics both challenging and rewarding.
The course is structured around four themes: feminist politics, the gender equality project, gendering of policy and representation, and women's organising. The first theme addresses what (feminist) politics is and what counts as a political problem. Theme two addresses the emergence of the gender equality project and feminist critique. Theme three addresses the gendering of policy areas and political representation. The fourth theme examines the political organising of women, from the suffragettes to #feminism.
Teaching may be conducted in the form of lectures, student lead seminar discussions, student presentations and seminar tasks.
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
Litteratur och kursmaterial om ca 200 sidor kan tillkomma/Additional literature and course material, up to 200 pages, may be added.