Periods
(1-Sep-2011
– 21-Oct-2011)
(24-Oct-2011
– 16-Dec-2011)
(9-Jan-2012
– 9-Mar-2012)
(12-Mar-2012
– 20-May-2012)
You can pass this course by choosing one of the following:
- attending succesfully a book exam any time you like (by using the Electronic Exam service)
- writing a passed essay based on the required reading on a topic you propose to the examiner by sending it to tuula.juvonen@uta.fi any time you like (please consult also http://www.uta.fi/yky/en/studies/disciplines/womens_studies/practices.html for more details about the necessary considerations before writing an essay)
- during the spring term 2012 a seminar will be provided (starting Jan 13th, ending at March 2nd, 2012).
You don't have to register for the course before Friday the 13th. However, you need to sign into moodle by using the KEY given to you during the FIRST MEETING in order to access the REQUIRED reading and homework. If you cannot attend the first meeting, contact tuula.juvonen@uta.fi. Please note that you can miss only ONE of the seven seminar meetings in order to pass this course.
Feminist Theory (5 ECTS), lectures, readings & lecture diary
Lectures: On Thursdays at 13/14-16 (with exception of Jin Haritaworn's lecture on Friday)
Place: Pinni B 3107, on Friday 30.9. Pinni B 1096
Objectives: The course will deepen the students´ knowledge about feminist theory. The students will understand theoretical background of gender studies and the critical role of feminist theory in social and political sciences.
Modes of study: Active participation in the lectures and a lecture diary
Program:
Lectures: 8.9.-13.10.2011
8.9. 14-16 Jaana Kuusipalo: Introduction to the course
15.9. 13-16 Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Feminism in Social Theory
22.9. 13-16 Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Theory in Feminism
30.9. (Fri) 13-16 Jin Haritaworn: Embodiment and New Liberal Citizenship (Pinni B 1096)
6.10. 14-16 Päivi Korvajärvi: Doing Gender
13.10. 14-16 Tuula Juvonen: Queer Feminist Agenda
Teacher in Charge: Jaana Kuusipalo (jaana.kuusipalo (at) uta.fi)
Teaching language: English
No need to sign up in advance!
Feminist Theory (5 ECTS), lectures, readings & lecture diary
Lectures: On Thursdays at 13/14-16 (with exception of Jin Haritaworn's lecture on Friday)
Place: Pinni B 3107, on Friday 30.9. Pinni B 1096
Objectives: The course will deepen the students´ knowledge about feminist theory. The students will understand theoretical background of gender studies and the critical role of feminist theory in social and political sciences.
Modes of study: Active participation in the lectures and a lecture diary
Program:
Lectures: 8.9.-13.10.2011
8.9. 14-16 Jaana Kuusipalo: Introduction to the course
15.9. 13-16 Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Feminism in Social Theory
22.9. 13-16 Maria do Mar Pereira: The Status of Theory in Feminism
30.9. (Fri) 13-16 Jin Haritaworn: Embodiment and New Liberal Citizenship (Pinni B 1096)
6.10. 14-16 Päivi Korvajärvi: Doing Gender
13.10. 14-16 Tuula Juvonen: Queer Feminist Agenda
Teacher in Charge: Jaana Kuusipalo (jaana.kuusipalo (at) uta.fi)
Teaching language: English
No need to sign up in advance!
You can pass this course by choosing one of the following:
- attending succesfully a book exam any time you like (by using the Electronic Exam service)
- writing a passed essay based on the required reading on a topic you propose to the examiner by sending it to tuula.juvonen@uta.fi any time you like (please consult also http://www.uta.fi/yky/en/studies/disciplines/womens_studies/practices.html for more details about the necessary considerations before writing an essay)
- during the spring term 2012 a seminar will be provided (starting Jan 13th, ending at March 2nd, 2012).
You don't have to register for the course before Friday the 13th. However, you need to sign into moodle by using the KEY given to you during the FIRST MEETING in order to access the REQUIRED reading and homework. If you cannot attend the first meeting, contact tuula.juvonen@uta.fi. Please note that you can miss only ONE of the seven seminar meetings in order to pass this course.
Introduction to Finnish Gender Studies (5 ECTS)
Please note that during the second period of 2011 you can compensate 5
ECTS from WSB1 Introduction to Gender Studies (7 ECTS) with a
web-based course Introduction to Finnish Gender Studies (5 ECTS)
offered by HILMA. This great opportunity is highly recommended, and
will be offered only for once!
The remaining 2 ECTS can be obtained by passing a written exam - for
more details about that option, please contact tuula.juvonen@uta.fi.
You will have to APPLY for the web course through an e-form, which
will be available for you during 5.9-30.9.2011 at the following site,
where also more information about the course will be available:
http://www.hilmaverkosto.fi/kurssikalenteri/introduction-to-finnish-womens-studies
You can pass this course by choosing one of the following:
- attending succesfully a book exam any time you like (by using the Electronic Exam service)
- writing a passed essay based on the required reading on a topic you propose to the examiner by sending it to tuula.juvonen@uta.fi any time you like (please consult also http://www.uta.fi/yky/en/studies/disciplines/womens_studies/practices.html for more details about the necessary considerations before writing an essay)
- during the spring term 2012 a seminar will be provided (starting Jan 13th, ending at March 2nd, 2012).
You don't have to register for the course before Friday the 13th. However, you need to sign into moodle by using the KEY given to you during the FIRST MEETING in order to access the REQUIRED reading and homework. If you cannot attend the first meeting, contact tuula.juvonen@uta.fi. Please note that you can miss only ONE of the seven seminar meetings in order to pass this course.
Nordic Welfare Societies in Transition
The aim of the course is that students recognise the features that have commonly been linked with the idea of a Nordic welfare model and Nordic welfare state. In addition students will learn about differences amongst the Nordic welfare states and some changes that they have undergone.
There will be various lecturers during the course. To pass the course active participation is required during the lectures and students need to write a 3 page paper on a certain research question (questions will be formulated during the course). Papers will be discussed jointly during the last session of the course.
Half of the each session will contain a lecture and another half will be dedicated to discussions and/or group work. Lectures take place on Thursdays, 9-12,
Place: 12.1.- 8.3.2012 Linna 6017
The course is coordinated by Liina Sointu (liina.sointu@uta.fi).
12.01 Liina Sointu: Practicalities of the course, Brief introduction to the different types of welfare states in Europe, group work to formulate research questions
19.01 Anneli Anttonen: Nordic welfare model and universalism
26.01 Jouko Nätti: Labour markets and employment in the Nordic countries
02.02 Tapio Rissanen: Gender, work and equality in the Nordic countries
09.02 Liina Sointu: Nordic elder care policies
16.02 Katja Repo Nordic child care policies
23.02 Jaana Vuori: Migrants, migration and gender
01.03 Lina Van Aerschot: Nordic citizenship
08.03 Liina Sointu: Discussion based on students' papers and feedback on the course.
No need to sign up in advance.
Youth Transition to Adulthood Today
(Based on comparative research between Finland and France, within EU context)
Course: for 18-20 students (20 maximum)
Course Goals:
The course introduces students to research conducted in advanced societies on youth transition to adulthood and youth prolongation. In the different lectures, the actual patterns and markers of transition to the stage of adulthood are examined, based on up-to-date studies. The lectures analyse the current phenomenon of youth extension and changes within the stage of transition itself. The course enlarges towards contemporary socio-economic restructuring and highlights the influence it bears upon young people's routes of integration within the wider social sphere.
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Teaching Plan/Spring Term 2012
24h course - includes: 12h lectures, 12h seminars;
Lectures on Mondays, 11-13, place: Linna 5016
Seminars on Thursdays, 12-14, place: Linna 5016
Timetable:
Lecture 1: Mon 6.2.2012: course introduction, course assessment, introduction to youth studies and youth transition, distribution of reading material
Seminar 1: Thu 9.2.2012: discussing existing theories on youth transition and course assessment (doing presentations and essay writing)
Lecture 2: Mon 13.2.2012: youth extension in figures and re-contextualisation, presentation of present socio-economic situation
Seminar 2: Thu 16.2.2012: presentations, discussing young people's present social context
Lecture 3: Mon 20.2.2012: school to work transition, and general information about Finland and France (socio-economic and historical backgrounds), doing comparative research
Seminar 3: Thu 23.2.2012: presentations, discussing cross-country research and the cases of Finland and France (eg. differences and similarities)
Lecture 4: Mon 27.2.2012: integrating the labour market, youth situation in Finland and France, young people's expectations from working life and dilemmas regarding integration into working life
Seminar 4: Thu 1.3.2012: presentations and discussing young people's strategies of integration in the labour market
Lecture 5: Mon 5.3.12: leaving the parental home and plans for family formation, living arrangements
Seminar 5: Thu 8.3.2012: presentations, discussing today's young people's attitudes towards living arrangements and starting a family
Lecture 6: Mon 19.3.2012: becoming adult, re-conceptualising concepts (youth and adulthood), new perspectives on transition, new pathways to adulthood
Seminar 6: Thu 22.3.12: presentations, discussing patterns of transition and social concepts change, course conclusion
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Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge on the contemporary and growing social phenomenon of youth extension, as well as the larger contextual structural causes that engender it. They will simultaneously get a clearer perspective on a given phenomenon but also its roots. In addition, students will be introduced to comparative research.
Teaching methods
The teaching occurs via lectures and seminars. The lectures provide theoretical knowledge on particular themes related to youth transition to adulthood. In the seminars, the themes are explored further during small presentations, group discussions and evaluation, based on relevant material (textbooks, articles).
Course assessment
- Participation in lectures and seminars
- The students will be required to write an essay (from a list of topics) based on one of the lecture themes.
- They will also be asked to give short presentations (usually in pairs) during the seminars, based on study material related to the lectures topics.
- Marking: grades from 1 to 5.
Nordic Welfare Societies in Transition
The aim of the course is that students recognise the features that have commonly been linked with the idea of a Nordic welfare model and Nordic welfare state. In addition students will learn about differences amongst the Nordic welfare states and some changes that they have undergone.
There will be various lecturers during the course. To pass the course active participation is required during the lectures and students need to write a 3 page paper on a certain research question (questions will be formulated during the course). Papers will be discussed jointly during the last session of the course.
Half of the each session will contain a lecture and another half will be dedicated to discussions and/or group work. Lectures take place on Thursdays, 9-12,
Place: 12.1.- 8.3.2012 Linna 6017
The course is coordinated by Liina Sointu (liina.sointu@uta.fi).
12.01 Liina Sointu: Practicalities of the course, Brief introduction to the different types of welfare states in Europe, group work to formulate research questions
19.01 Anneli Anttonen: Nordic welfare model and universalism
26.01 Jouko Nätti: Labour markets and employment in the Nordic countries
02.02 Tapio Rissanen: Gender, work and equality in the Nordic countries
09.02 Liina Sointu: Nordic elder care policies
16.02 Katja Repo Nordic child care policies
23.02 Jaana Vuori: Migrants, migration and gender
01.03 Lina Van Aerschot: Nordic citizenship
08.03 Liina Sointu: Discussion based on students' papers and feedback on the course.
No need to sign up in advance.
You can pass this course by choosing one of the following:
- attending succesfully a book exam any time you like (by using the Electronic Exam service)
- writing a passed essay based on the required reading on a topic you propose to the examiner by sending it to tuula.juvonen@uta.fi any time you like (please consult also http://www.uta.fi/yky/en/studies/disciplines/womens_studies/practices.html for more details about the necessary considerations before writing an essay)
- during the spring term 2012 a seminar will be provided (starting Jan 13th, ending at March 2nd, 2012).
You don't have to register for the course before Friday the 13th. However, you need to sign into moodle by using the KEY given to you during the FIRST MEETING in order to access the REQUIRED reading and homework. If you cannot attend the first meeting, contact tuula.juvonen@uta.fi. Please note that you can miss only ONE of the seven seminar meetings in order to pass this course.
Youth Transition to Adulthood Today
(Based on comparative research between Finland and France, within EU context)
Course: for 18-20 students (20 maximum)
Course Goals:
The course introduces students to research conducted in advanced societies on youth transition to adulthood and youth prolongation. In the different lectures, the actual patterns and markers of transition to the stage of adulthood are examined, based on up-to-date studies. The lectures analyse the current phenomenon of youth extension and changes within the stage of transition itself. The course enlarges towards contemporary socio-economic restructuring and highlights the influence it bears upon young people's routes of integration within the wider social sphere.
************************************
Teaching Plan/Spring Term 2012
24h course - includes: 12h lectures, 12h seminars;
Lectures on Mondays, 11-13, place: Linna 5016
Seminars on Thursdays, 12-14, place: Linna 5016
Timetable:
Lecture 1: Mon 6.2.2012: course introduction, course assessment, introduction to youth studies and youth transition, distribution of reading material
Seminar 1: Thu 9.2.2012: discussing existing theories on youth transition and course assessment (doing presentations and essay writing)
Lecture 2: Mon 13.2.2012: youth extension in figures and re-contextualisation, presentation of present socio-economic situation
Seminar 2: Thu 16.2.2012: presentations, discussing young people's present social context
Lecture 3: Mon 20.2.2012: school to work transition, and general information about Finland and France (socio-economic and historical backgrounds), doing comparative research
Seminar 3: Thu 23.2.2012: presentations, discussing cross-country research and the cases of Finland and France (eg. differences and similarities)
Lecture 4: Mon 27.2.2012: integrating the labour market, youth situation in Finland and France, young people's expectations from working life and dilemmas regarding integration into working life
Seminar 4: Thu 1.3.2012: presentations and discussing young people's strategies of integration in the labour market
Lecture 5: Mon 5.3.12: leaving the parental home and plans for family formation, living arrangements
Seminar 5: Thu 8.3.2012: presentations, discussing today's young people's attitudes towards living arrangements and starting a family
Lecture 6: Mon 19.3.2012: becoming adult, re-conceptualising concepts (youth and adulthood), new perspectives on transition, new pathways to adulthood
Seminar 6: Thu 22.3.12: presentations, discussing patterns of transition and social concepts change, course conclusion
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Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge on the contemporary and growing social phenomenon of youth extension, as well as the larger contextual structural causes that engender it. They will simultaneously get a clearer perspective on a given phenomenon but also its roots. In addition, students will be introduced to comparative research.
Teaching methods
The teaching occurs via lectures and seminars. The lectures provide theoretical knowledge on particular themes related to youth transition to adulthood. In the seminars, the themes are explored further during small presentations, group discussions and evaluation, based on relevant material (textbooks, articles).
Course assessment
- Participation in lectures and seminars
- The students will be required to write an essay (from a list of topics) based on one of the lecture themes.
- They will also be asked to give short presentations (usually in pairs) during the seminars, based on study material related to the lectures topics.
- Marking: grades from 1 to 5.
This interdisciplinary course familiarizes students with the Russian gender system and its historical development from the Soviet era to the present day and with discussions in feminist theory and methodology. It traces gendering practices in different spheres of life and examines how gender intersects with other differences, such as nationality, ethnicity, sexuality, and class. It also examines how gender has demarcated the boundaries between the private and the public spheres at different times and political circumstances, and how gender has structured and been structured in social and cultural transformations. The course consists of lectures and group discussions based on course readings.
The course is organized in cooperation with Aleksanteri Institute's Russian and East European Master's School.
This interdisciplinary course familiarizes students with the Russian gender system and its historical development from the Soviet era to the present day and with discussions in feminist theory and methodology. It traces gendering practices in different spheres of life and examines how gender intersects with other differences, such as nationality, ethnicity, sexuality, and class. It also examines how gender has demarcated the boundaries between the private and the public spheres at different times and political circumstances, and how gender has structured and been structured in social and cultural transformations. The course consists of lectures and group discussions based on course readings.
The course is organized in cooperation with Aleksanteri Institute's Russian and East European Master's School.