Gender Studies: Theories and Concepts (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-YKT--215
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
Students will become familiar with gender studies research traditions and feminist and queer theory. The themes of the course include theories and concepts used in feminist research traditions to examine gender and sexuality and the location of knowledge production.
Content
Students will identify the main theoretical trends and concepts in gender studies and their history. They will understand the differences between theoretical orientations and concepts and their merits and limitations in relation to different research settings and the field of feminist studies.