Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
SSR.GEN.040
Feminist Theory, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
SSR.GEN.040Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024, 2024–2025Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tuula JuvonenResponsible 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
24.10.2023 – 12.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Completion option 2
Independent study
01.08.2023 – 31.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
01.01.2024 – 31.07.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)