The students are introduced to the basic concepts (such as gender, sexuality, feminism, equality, and intersectionality)as well as research traditions in gender and women's studies especially in the context of social sciences and the Finnish society.
Tue 12-16, Atalpa -building, room 140
Teaching is based on lectures (8 hours) and seminars (16 hours). Lectures provide theoretical knowledge on particular themes related to gender in society. In seminars, the same themes are explored more thoroughly on the basis of readings, group discussions and exercises. The teaching material will be available in Moodle.
Programme
25th March 2014
Introduction and guidelines
Lecture, Hanna Ojala: “The EU's third-most gender-equal country” – Feminism and gender in Finnish context
Workshop with basic concepts of gender studies
1st April 2014
Seminar (theme Gender & State) with readings
Group presentations
8th April 2014
Lecture Jaana Kuusipalo: Gender and Politics in Finland
Seminar (theme gender & politics) with readings
15th April 2014
Lecture Ilkka Pietilä: Health as a gendered issue: men, masculinity and health
Seminar (theme health & gender) with readings
22th April 2014: Easter break; no teaching
29th April 2014
Learning Cafe (theme Public and private spaces) with readings
6th May 2014
Lecture Lisa Adkins: Gender and Economy
Seminar (theme gender & work) with readings
Closing of the course
The final grade is based on the scale 1-5, on the following requirements:
1) Lecture and seminar attendance (min 80% participation)
2) Active participation in the discussions
3) Readings
4) Presentation (in pairs or small group)
5) Learning diary on lectures + assignments
No enrolment required for exchange students. Note! UTA degree students, please enroll by e-mail (Hanna.L.Ojala@uta.fi) 18th March at the latest. The enrolment key for entering Moodle will be given at the first lecture.