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.

Lectures:

will be held during 2 September - 4 November on Mondays at 12-14  with exception of the first  lecture:  Sept 2nd at 11-15.

Place:

During Sept 9th - Nov 4th: Pinni B-building, room 3116. Exception: on Sept 2nd: PinniA-building, room 1081.

Modes of Study:

Active participation in the lectures and a lecture diary (written either in English or in Finnish).

Program:

Theme: Sexuality and Affect in Gender Studies
Visiting lecturer: Clare Hemmings, Professor of Feminist Theory (The London School of Economy and Political Science)

Period I
2.9. 11-12 Jaana Kuusipalo: Introduction to the course AND
       12-15 Clare Hemmings: Sexuality, Gender and Globalisation

9.9. 12-14 Clare Hemmings: Affect and Feminist Methodology

16.9. 12-14 Taina Kinnunen: Touch, Affect and Gender

23.9. 12-14 Marjo Kolehmainen: Affect and Power

30.9. 12-14 Tuula Juvonen: Affect and Sexual Orientation

7.10. 12-14 Päivi Korvajärvi: Affect on Feminist Studies on Work

14.10. no Lecture

Period II
21.10. 12-14 Jiri Nieminen: Masculinity and Affect in Politics

28.10. 12-14 Laura Saarenmaa: Affect and Intimacy in Journalism

4.11. 12-14 Jaana Kuusipalo: Gendering Affect in Mediatized Politics