Kursplan

SYLLABUS

Introduction to Studies of Intersectional Gender at Advanced Level, 6 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s Programme in Gender Studies
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Gender Science - GEU
SUBJECT AREA   Gender Studies – GS1

COURSE CODE

757A02

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the students should, on an advanced level within the field of Gender Studies – Intersectionality and Change, be able
- to critically account for and reflect on concepts of intersectional gender/sex and their analytical and political relevance;
- to use and account for the required standard on-line tools on which the teaching of the master’s programme is based, including online library resources;
- to critically account for and reflect on possibilities and challenges of a multi-lingual learning environment where English is the main language of communication;
- to critically account for and reflect on possibilities to combine academic and creative modes of communication;
- to critically account for and reflect possibilities and challenges of transdisciplinary, transnational and other boundary transgressing modes of working;
- to account for and to follow the basic rules and regulations for advanced studies at Swedish universities, especially at LiU.

CONTENTS

The course provides critically contextualized introductions to
- contents of the master’s programme Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change, focusing on concepts of intersectional gender/sex and their analytical and political relevance;
- the online tools on which the teaching of the master’s programme is based, including the online resources of the university library;
- possibilities and challenges of the multi-lingual learning environment where English is the main language of communication;
- modes of academic communication in speech and writing, using both academic and creative styles;
- challenges and potentials of transgressive modes of working beyond disciplinary, national and other boundaries;
- necessary tools for studying at advanced level in Sweden and especially at LiU.

TEACHING

The course is organized as an intensive face-to-face course. Lectures followed by discussions provide introductory overviews. The teaching formats include seminars, workshops and tutorials. Moreover, students get training in the use of the online classroom tools, including library resources.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through active participation in seminars and workshops and through written individual 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A bachelors degree in the humanities and/or social sciences with at least 30 credits in Gender Studies or equivalent qualifications.
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.

GRADING

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.

Introduction to Studies of Intersectional Gender at Advanced Level
Introduktion till studier av intersektionellt genus på avancerad nivå

Department responsible
for the course or equivalent: TEMA - Department of Thematic Studies

Registrar No: 2011-01073

Course Code: 757A02

Exam codes: see Local Computer System

Subject/Subject Area : Gender Science - GEU

Level		Education level			Subject Area Code		Field of Education
A1X		Advanced level					SA

The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2012-06-15