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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
SSR.COSOP.120

Gender and Society, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Course code
SSR.COSOP.120
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Liisa Häikiö
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility

This course provides students with in-depth knowledge into gender theories and gender policies. The specific policy field or substantive focus of attention of this course is variable, but based on a gender perspective. Students develop a common understanding of the concept of gender and the contemporary debate on that concept. This course focuses in general on contemporary developments concerning social ideas, society, employment, the family or another societal focus. In addition, the course is taking into concern the concept of intersectionality.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

25.09.2023 31.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)