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.