Learning outcomes
The student is familiar with the basic concepts and research traditions in Women's Studies, including gender relations in the Nordic societies and Finland in particular. The course gives an introduction to the current research themes in Women's Studies.
Contents
a) Introductory lectures, group sessions with course readings with an essay, or
b) a book exam (not recommended, please contact the teacher).
c) Alternately students can participate in the Internet Introductory course (5 ECTS) organized by Hilma, the University Network for Women’s Studies, and do Connell: Gender. Polity Press 2002. in a book exam (2 ECTS).
Teaching language
EnglishModes of study
Introductory lectures, group sessions with course readings with an essay, or a book exam (not recommended, please contact the teacher). Alternately students can participate in the Internet Introductory course (5 ECTS) organized by Hilma, the University Network for Women’s Studies, and do Connell: Gender. Polity Press 2002. in a book exam.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Connell: Gender. Polity Press 2002.
Marchbank & Gayle: Introduction to Gender: Social Sciences Perspectives. Pearson Education Limited 2007.
Moring (ed.): Politics of Gender. A Century of Women's Suffrage in Finland. Otava 2006.
Women in Finland, Otava, 1999.
Belongs to following study modules
2010–2011