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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
SSR.GEN.040

Feminist Theory, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)
Course code
SSR.GEN.040
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024, 2024–2025
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tuula Juvonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
The course focuses on feminist approaches to knowledge production, both earlier and current, and with different areas of feminist philosophy. Special focus is on contemporary discussions of differences and similarities between various feminist strands and theories.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Active participation in seminars and lectures, readings and independent work.

Participation in teaching

26.10.2021 13.12.2021
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Completion option 2

Independent study

30.08.2021 31.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
01.01.2022 31.07.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)