Feminist Theory (5 ECTS), lectures, readings & lecture diary

Lectures: On Thursdays at 13/14-16 (with exception of Jin Haritaworn's lecture on Friday)

Place: Pinni B 3107, on Friday 30.9. Pinni B 1096

Objectives: The course will deepen the students´ knowledge about feminist theory. The students will understand theoretical background of gender studies and the critical role of feminist theory in social and political sciences.

Modes of study: Active participation in the lectures and a lecture diary

Program:

Lectures: 8.9.-13.10.2011

8.9.      14-16   Jaana Kuusipalo: Introduction to the course

15.9.    13-16   Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Feminism in Social Theory

22.9.    13-16   Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Theory in Feminism

30.9. (Fri) 13-16 Jin Haritaworn: Embodiment and New Liberal Citizenship (Pinni B 1096)

6.10.    14-16   Päivi Korvajärvi: Doing Gender

13.10.  14-16   Tuula Juvonen: Queer Feminist Agenda

Teacher in Charge: Jaana Kuusipalo (jaana.kuusipalo (at) uta.fi)

Teaching language: English

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