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Teaching Intersectional Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity and Equality, 30 ECTS Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AIM OF THE COURSE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
After completion of the course the student should on advanced level be able to - account for and discuss key concepts in intersectional gender studies - account for and discuss the connections between local, national and global conditions, according to theories of intersectional gender and power relations - analyze and discuss equality policy work, models and methods - use the concept of intersectionality in analyses of gender and education - account for and critically discuss the ways in which gender-related power structures affect organizations and institutions - carry out a small scale project on intersectional gender and/or gender mainstreaming in a for the student relevant context - design a strategic document on how to integrate skills and knowledge on intersectional gender and/or gender mainstreaming in organizations and institutions - perform a presentation of a planned teaching situation on intersectional gender and/or gender mainstreaming |
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CONTENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course will cover theories and practices of teaching and integrating knowledge on intersectional gender studies and gender mainstreaming in institutions and organizations. It will also problematize and discuss tools for integrating intersectional gender and gender mainstreaming perspectives in existing educational programmes, courses and other professional contexts. Teaching Intersectional Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity and Equality; an introduction: This course module wil cover contemporary key concepts, research and debates within the field of intersectional gender studies and research on gender mainstreaming. Local as well as global aspects of intersectional gender and gender mainstreaming will be in focus. Hence, theories on intersectional gender, politics and culture will be introduced and matched with discussions on effective methods of teaching intersectional gender studies. Project design and analysing results In this module, each participant will design and carry out a small scale project on a topic related to intersectional gender and/or gender mainstreaming, and in a context which is relevant for the student. Teaching intersectional gender and gender mainstreaming. The module put focus on methods and practices of current gender mainstreaming. In addition to this, the relationship between intersectional gender theories, gender mainstreaming, organizations and institutions will be analyzed. Gender perspectives on teaching and learning processes. Finally, this course module will put focus on teaching and learning processes in the area of intersectional gender studies and gender mainstreaming. The student will design a strategic document on how to integrate skills and knowledge on intersectional gender and/or gender mainstreaming in organizations or educational institutions. The course participants will also design a teaching and learning situation, designed to fit a specific context or group. |
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TEACHING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course will combine online teaching with intensive face-to-face seminars on campus. The course consists of lectures, seminars and course assignments. both in the face-to-face classroom and online. In addition, the students are expected to engage in independent studies individually and in groups. Language of instruction: English |
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EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course is examined by individual written exams, active participation in seminars and mandatory course assignments. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bachelor degree in an academic area related to the course or equivalent. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. |
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The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CERTIFICATE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COURSE LITERATURE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course literature is decided upon by the department in question. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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