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SOSKV3/SOS4.4 Gender in Society 5 ECTS
Implementation is also a part of open university teaching
Periods
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Basic studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Degree Programme in Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Learning outcomes

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.

General description

Programme

8.3.2016 at 12-16 Course Guidelines, Introduction to Gender 

15.3.3016 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender and Politics in Finland by Jaana Kuusipalo; 14-16 Seminar

22.3.2016 at 12-16 Student presentations on 'Gender in my country'

Break

5.4.2016 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender, Work and Organization by Rebecca Lund; 14-16 Seminar 

12.4.2015 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender and Religion by Susanne Dahlgren; 14-16 Seminar 

19.4.2016 at 12-14 Lecture on Reproductive Justice by Christabelle Sethna; 14-16 Seminar 

Enrolment for University Studies

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Teachers

Marja Vehviläinen, Teacher responsible
marja.vehvilainen[ät]tuni.fi

Teaching

8-Mar-2016 – 19-Apr-2016
Lectures
lectures and seminar
Tue 8-Mar-2016 - 19-Apr-2016 weekly at 12-16, Atalpa 140
Exceptions:
12-Apr-2016 at 12 –16 , main building, A4

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

For the first session recommended: Marchbank, Jennifer & Letherby, Gayle 2014. Introduction to Gender. Social Science Perspective. Chapter 1 Gendered Perspectives, pp. 3-22 and Chapter 15 Sex and Sexuality pp. 277-293. (e-book in the library)

For the last session April 19th: Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid's Tale

Other readings informed/available in the Course Moodle.