Principles of Gender Theory
Code: 106988 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2503878 Sociocultural Gender Studies | FB | 1 | 2 |
Contact
- Name:
- Alba Torrents Gonzalez
- Email:
- alba.torrents@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Objectives and Contextualisation
The objective of the course is to present the principles of gender theory within the framework of contemporary thought, especially feminist thought. Through this course, students will acquire introductory knowledge of theories related to gender, exploring concepts such as identity, power, discourse, difference, body, sexuality, justice, and materiality. Additionally, they will become familiar with the authors who have made significant contributions to the development of gender theory up to the present day. Special attention will also be given to the most relevant debates in the public sphere, both locally and internationally.
Learning Outcomes
- KM29 (Knowledge) Recognise key periods in the history of feminism.
- KM30 (Knowledge) Identify the fundamental establishing narratives of different feminist approaches, taking intersectional considerations and context into account.
- KM31 (Knowledge) Critically analyse popular discourses, particularly those related to ideology and ethnocentric and sexist biases.
- KM32 (Knowledge) Describe the fundamental principles of gender theory and relate them to the cultural substratum in which they are found.
- KM33 (Knowledge) Explain the historical links between feminism and other movements against inequality (Black Lives Matter, LGBTIQ+, etc.).
- KM34 (Knowledge) Contrast debates on feminism and masculinities to find commonalities, clashes and possible biases derived from androcentric assumptions.
- SM02 (Skill) Use technical and interpretative vocabulary specific to the disciplines required in a given project, presentation or assignment, making use of inclusive language.
- SM27 (Skill) Use genealogical accounts to contextualise different socio-cultural manifestations of gender from different periods.
- SM28 (Skill) Justify in an orderly, coherent and distinctive narrative the specifics of debates on gender, its branches and related aspects, in different socio-cultural contexts.
- SM29 (Skill) Interpret artistic and cultural objects from a feminist theoretical and critical perspective by placing them in social and historical context.
- SM31 (Skill) Use organised and correct discourse both in writing and to be performed aloud, in the corresponding language, which relies on inclusive language and is suitable for all kinds of situations.
Content
Module 1. Introduction to Gender Theory.
Module 2. The Problem of Power.
Module 3. Intersectionality.
Module 4. The Problem of Difference.
Module 5. The Problem of the Body.
Module 6. The Problem of Justice.
Module 7. Gender Theory, Science, and Technology.
Methodology
In class, the teacher will introduce the topics and provide a brief introduction to the texts that will be discussed collectively. It is highly recommended that students come to class with their notes and the assigned readings. Attending and actively participating in class is crucial.
Students will be required to prepare a textual analysis following a provided guideline and deliver a presentation in class to demonstrate their understanding of the discussed content and achieve the assigned learning outcomes.
If relevant training activities related to the course content take place within the department or other educational contexts, it is advisable to attend them.
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 | |||
| Course presentation. Theoretical presentations of the main concepts. Textual analysis. Evaluation of course content and methodology | 45 | 1.8 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM31, KM29 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Tutorials. | 22.5 | 0.9 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM31, KM29 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Preparation of topics and texts. Presentation preparation. Textual analysis preparation. Exam preparation. | 75 | 3 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM31, KM29 |
Assessment
The course evaluation is continuous, and attendance in class and consistent course follow-up are recommended. To pass the subject, the minimum grade on the final exam must be 5. If a student fails to meet this condition, they will need to take the reevaluation. However, any student can choose to take the reevaluation to improve their exam grades.
Commentaries and presentations are not subject to reevaluation.
A student who has only completed evaluation activities worth less than 30% will be considered non-evaluable.
There is no second opportunity for assessment.
The professor will assign a date, time, and location for exam review once the course activities have been evaluated and the overall grade has been determined. Students who have to take the reevaluation will have a specific review day after completing the reevaluation activity.
The exam will consist of answering a question and developing a text commentary based on the guidelines explained and worked on in class, which serves as the basis for the presentation.
Class participation: Since the subject is structured as a seminar, the professor will assess active participation in class beyond the mandatory presentation. Activities such as preparing for classes at home, expanding content, making contributions, etc., in addition to their value in the course evaluation, will contribute to rounding up the grade.
If tests cannot be conducted in person, their format will be adapted (maintaining their weighting) to the possibilities offered by the virtual tools of the UAB. Homework, activities, and class participation will be carried out through forums, wikis, and/or exercise discussions via Teams and the Virtual Campus, etc. The professor will ensure that the student can access them or offer alternative means within their reach. In the event that a student engages in any irregularity that could significantly affect the grading of an evaluation act, that evaluation act will be graded as 0, regardless of any disciplinary process that may be initiated. If multiple irregularities occur in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade for that subject will be 0.
Single Evaluation
- An exam consisting of answering a question and developing a text commentary (50%)
- A text commentary based on a previously agreed-upon guideline with the student (25%)
- An oral exam on the text commentary (25%)
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam | 50% | 4 | 0.16 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM31 |
| Preparation and participation in class. | 10% | 1 | 0.04 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM28, SM29, SM31 |
| Text commentary / Oral presentation. | 20% / 20% | 2.5 | 0.1 | KM29, KM30, KM31, KM32, KM33, KM34, SM02, SM27, SM29, SM31 |
Bibliography
Students will have a dossier of texts at their disposal at the beginning of the course.
Software
There is no specific software for this subject.