Language and Gender
Code: 106982 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2503878 Sociocultural Gender Studies | FB | 1 | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- Irene Zurron Servera
- Email:
- irene.zurron@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
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Prerequisites
Students must have the necessary linguistic knowledge to be able to express themselves correctly both in writing and orally.
Objectives and Contextualisation
This subject aims to promote critical reflection on the ability of language and discourses to intervene in the construction of gender.
The objective is to examine language as a cultural, conventional and evolving product that is influenced by and participates in social practices and social differences.
Learning Outcomes
- CM39 (Competence) Solve problems in the professional sphere using positive and inclusive communicative practices.
- KM26 (Knowledge) Evaluate how gender identities are discussed in the discourses of media culture.
- KM70 (Knowledge) Recognise the power language has to influence the construction of gender.
- SM19 (Skill) Recognise the referential universe of written and oral texts, literary and non-literary, and in different languages.
- SM20 (Skill) Propose mechanisms to promote the use of non-sexist language in educational settings.
- SM21 (Skill) Use language in a way that does not discriminate against any gender identity.
- SM22 (Skill) Produce an organised and politically correct speech, orally and in writing, in the relevant language and accurately using the necessary vocabulary.
Content
LESSON 1. Introduction to language and discourse.
LESSON 2. Relations between language and gender.
LESSON 3. Linguistic sexism, stereotypes and gender roles in communication.
LESSON 4. Discussions and proposals for non-sexist uses of language.
LESSON 5. Subversion strategies.
LESSON 6. Language and gender in literature and culture.
Methodology
- Directed activities, made up of theoretical classes, debates and classroom practices (face-to-face or virtual).
- Autonomous activities, where the reading of the proposed texts and the preparation of works are included.
- Supervised activities, which must allow the preparation of a group work and its presentation.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Lessons, seminars and supervised practice | 45 | 1.8 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22, CM39 |
| Reading and analysis of texts | 30 | 1.2 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22, CM39 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Mandatory tutorials | 5 | 0.2 | CM39, SM20, SM22, CM39 |
| Oral presentations and discussions | 25 | 1 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22, CM39 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Elaboration of works and projects | 45 | 1.8 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22, CM39 |
Assessment
- The final mark will be the average of the marks of the three assessment activities. In order to pass the course it is necessary to obtain at least an average grade of 5.
- At the time of each evaluation activity, the teacher will inform the students of the procedure and the date of revision of the grades.
- Students will receive a Failing grade if they have not submitted one of the assessment activities.
- Students will receive the grade of Not assessed as long as they have not submitted two or more of the assessment activities.
- Students who obtain a final grade of less than 5 can take remedial exam if they have attended at least 2 of the 3 assessment activities.
- A good command of the oral and written language is required. Spelling and grammatical errors will discount 0.25 each one.
- In the event that tests or exams cannot be taken onsite, they will be adapted to an online format made available through the UAB’s virtual tools (original weighting will be maintained). Homework, activities and class participation will be carried out through forums, wikis and/or discussion on Teams, etc. Lecturers will ensure that students are able to access these virtual tools, or will offer them feasible alternatives.
- In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
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Assessment activities |
Description |
Value |
|
Critical essay |
The work will have to demonstrate the reading of the bibliography and the capacity for critical reflection. The teacher will propose the topics. |
30% |
|
Presentation |
The presentation (face-to-face or virtual) will be prepared in group. It must be about a topic related to the content of the subject, which must have been agreed with the teacher. |
30% |
|
Final exam |
The exam will evaluate the theoretical and practical contents that will have been studied throughout the semester and will have a mixed format that will include: test questions, reflection questions and text analysis. The teacher will indicate the date of the exam at the beginning of the course. |
40%
|
UNIQUE ASSESSMENT
The student who opts for the unique assessment must complete three assessment activities:
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Assessment activities |
Description |
Value |
|
Critical Essay |
The work will have to demonstrate the reading of the bibliography and the capacity for critical reflection. The teacher will propose the topics. |
|
|
Critical comment on the readings |
Guided critical and reflective commentary on required readings. |
30% |
|
Final exam |
The exam will evaluate the theoretical and practical contents that will have been studied throughout the semester and will have a mixed format that will include: test questions, reflection questions and text analysis. The teacher will indicate the date of the exam at the beginning of the course. |
40% |
Both papers will be delivered on the same day as the final exam.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical essay | 30% | 0 | 0 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22 |
| Oral presentation (team work) | 30% | 0 | 0 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22 |
| Written exam | 40% | 0 | 0 | CM39, KM26, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22 |
Bibliography
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Software
Just the usual software.