Universität Wien

170550 UE Hegemony, Representation, Gender: An Introduction to Gender Studies (2016S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 17 - Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

The class will offer summaries in English to accomodate non-German speakers; willingness and ability to work with English language texts is required.
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 70 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 04.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 11.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 18.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 25.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 09.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 30.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 06.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 13.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 20.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 27.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2H510 UZA II Rotunde

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Goals: increased awareness of hegemonic power structures and the relevance of intersectional thinking; applied approach to (Humanities) scholarship and academia at large, theorization of experience/self-perspective, overall improvement of human existence.

Contents: From classic gender theory to social media, this class is an introduction to gender studies as one example of hegemonic power structures, with an emphasis on intersectional approaches.
If you have never understood what all the fuss is about when it comes to gender or you find the issue of gender superfluous altogether, this class is a good starting point.
(If you are already familiar with gender theory, this class is an invitation to continue discussion.)

Methods: reading, debate, reflection, sarcasm, righteous anger

Assessment and permitted materials

1) participation in class beyond physical presence
2) oral effort (presentation) with class feedback
3) individual written effort (essay, paper, excerpt, statement, handout)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

attendance and participation (33.3%)
oral presentation (33,3%)
individual written effort (33.3%)

Failing one of these components prevents passing the class.

Examination topics

syllabus texts and required reading, contents of presentations and class discussion, additional contextualization

Reading list

A summary of relevant literature and readings will be available through Moodle and remains dependent on the effort and involvement within the class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Sa 02.04.2022 00:21