Transnational feminism, 7.5 credits
(Transnationell feminism, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 42F1049 |
|---|---|
| Discipline for doctoral studies | Gender Studies |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Research area for doctoral studies | Critical and Cultural Theory |
| Grading scale | G |
| Education cycle | Doctoral studentship |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Last six months of 2015 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Education at Södertörn University on 2015-03-04 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance
Entry requirements
Admitted to doctoral studentship
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student is able to:
- autonomously and critically account for and analyse state-of-the-art feminist theories on transnational feminism and globalisation,
- apply these theories in an in-depth manner in his or her own research project, and
- address theories of transnational feminism in relation to the topic of his or her thesis in an in-depth manner, both orally and in writing.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course focuses on contemporary transnational feminism. It presents how transnational feminism actualises central discussions within feminist theory, which have developed in a range of historical, cultural, social, and geopolitical contexts. The course focuses on local, national, and global movements, as well as on state-regulated and international institutions and organisations.Course design
The course consists of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
The examination has two components. One is active participation in seminars, the other is an autonomously written paper.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.