Course - Perspectives on Gender 2 - KULT2206
Perspectives on Gender 2
About
About the course
Course content
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge on gender as a socio-cultural phenomenon - as structure, relation and construction. It will examine questions concerning gender in interaction with sexuality and class. The course will take up contemporary debates such as those relating to equality policies in political, working and family life. These questions are examined with a particular focus on contemporary Norway. The course will cover themes such as feminism, femininity, masculinity, sexualiety, equality, identity, family, reproduction, power and violence.
Ther course is taught in Norwegian or English.
Learning outcome
The aim is to give the students an understanding of the significance of gender in relation to a broad spectre of topical societal matters. Students of this course, have knowledge of:
- theories of gender in the humanities and social sciences
- the main gender-related issues being debated in the Norwegian public in the light of various theories of gender, sexuality, and equality
- theoretical concepts in gender research
- the historically changing conceptions of biological and social gender
Students of this course have skills in:
- using theoretical concepts in discussing contemporary debates connected to gender, sexuality, and gender equality
- recognize political and theoretical positions in contemporary debates about gender, sexuality, and gender equality
- evaluate and use scholarly research in written and oral communication
- formulate relevant discipline-specific questions
- formulere relevante fagspesifikke spørsmål
Learning methods and activities
There will be given lectures, and students are expected to participate in other classroom activities like oral presentations and discussions.
The exam is in assignment form: It consists of one shorter exam assignment (constituting 20% of the total grade) and one longer exam assignment due towards the end of the semester (constituting 80% of the total grade). To qualify to sit the final exam, the mandatory course assignment must be approved.
Compulsory assignments
- One mandatory task
Further on evaluation
The course has two exams: one written assignment that counts for 20% of the final grade and a longer final exam that counts for 80% the grade. To pass the course, both exams must be passed.
In case of illness or a grade of F on the shorter assignment, a resit exam will be organized before the final exam.
The student cannot appeal the grade before the total grade for both exams is announced.
Students who have completed the mandatory activity will have the opportunity to repeat or resit the exam whether or not the course is taught that semester. In a semester when the course is taught, both exams must be passed. In a semester when the course is not taught, there will only be one exam which will count for 100% of the grade.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| KULT2202 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2009 |
Subject areas
- Science and Technology Studies
- Gender Research
- Cultural History
- Media and Communication Studies
- Social Studies
- Applied Linguistics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-12-12 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00 Duration 1 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment
Assignment
Submission 2025-09-16 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment