Theories and Methodologies, 15 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Course offered for

• Master´s Programme in Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change

Entry requirements

• Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen in social sciences or humanities or equivalent
• English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
• 60 ECTS credits  from the first year’s courses, academic paper included
  Exemption from Swedish

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students should, at an advanced level within the field of Gender Studies – Intersectionality and Change, be able to:

• independently identify, select and critically use relevant theoretical and methodological frameworks, ethical approaches and analytical strategies;
• analyze a relevant topic within the field of study using relevant theoretical and methodological frameworks and ethical considerations;
• systematically integrate critical understandings of gender and intersectionality, gender and sex, in reflections on how to counteract multiple inequalities in the society.

Course content

The course addresses:
- in-depth knowledge of theories, methodologies and ethical considerations, appropriate for analyzing intersectional gender at an advanced level;
- the relation between intersectional gender and sex, subject and embodiment in a context of societal processes of change;
- critical understandings of gender studies and intersectionality, gender and sex, and their effects for transformational work to prevent and to counteract multiple inequalities in society and to further equality and social justice.

Teaching and working methods

Teaching takes place both at a distance and on campus. The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, workshops and co-tutor groups. In addition to this, the student must practice self-study. 

The language of instruction is English

Examination

The course is examined through:

• active participation in co-tutor group, grading scale: EC 
• active participation in campus activities, grading scale: EC 
• Individually written assignments, grading scale: EC 
• Individually written final assignment, grading scale: EC 

For an approved final grade, at least E is required on the individually written final assignment and Pass on other examination elements. The grade for the individually written final assignment determines the final grade for the course. In the case of supplementation of the a final assignment, the highest possible grade is a C. 
 

If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.

If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it.

If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.

An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaining the objectives of the course.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice 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.

Grades

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.

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

Department