Course - Gender and Norwegian Culture: Questions of Equality 1 - KULT2207
KULT2207 - Gender and Norwegian Culture: Questions of Equality 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Home examination | 100/100 | 2 days |
Course content
Norway and the Nordic countries in general are considered models of gender equality. In Norway, gender equality is a central political value, and both images and expectations relating to gender equality shape the framework of many everyday negotiations. This course scratches below the surface of Norway's self-image as gender equal and asks how such an image is produced in society, and the extent to which this image has been challenged, and/or is changing. We explore questions such as: How is gender equality done in today's Norway? How is it constructed and negotiated in Norwegian institutions, in everyday life and in popular culture? What power structures and dynamics are involved in these negotiations? What paradoxes do they produce? Throughout this course, we will investigate this passion for equality associated with Norwegian culture and politics, but also the challenges which these egalitarian ideals bring to play. This interdisciplinary course will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: family, reproduction, sexuality, education and working life. The topics will be explored with reference to gender studies theories, empirical texts, and items of popular culture. The course is open to both international exchange students and Norwegian students. The lectures are in English.
Learning outcome
The course has two main objectives. First, the students will gain concrete knowledge and general understanding of how the cultural significance of gender in Norway is produced in relation to understandings and practices of equality, and the power structures and dynamics that subtend them. Secondly, the students will gain an understanding of some theoretical concepts and analytical approaches pertaining to Nordic cultural and gender studies.
Candidates who have completed this course, will have knowledge of:
- some trends in feminist and gender studies theory
- the concept of equality in its historical and contemporary Norwegian context
- the meanings of gender that underpin gender equality in institutional, everyday and popular culture contexts and the paradoxes they may produce
- gendered perspectives on the themes of family, reproduction, sexuality, education, working life in the Norwegian contexts.
Candidate who have completed this course, have the skills to:
- identify social, cultural and political constructions of gender equality
- identify paradoxical aspects of the Norwegian equality policies and practices
- perform a close reading of a cultural text from a gender-studies theoretical perspective.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching is in the form of lectures, discussions, and group work. The compulsory written exercise must be approved prior to the exam. Home exam. Letter grades. Written work can be submitted in English or Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Further on evaluation
Home exam. Letter grades. This can be submitted in English or Norwegian.
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 | To |
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KULT2208 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
- Gender Research
- Social Studies
- Social Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-22Submission
2023-11-24
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"