Course
Intersectionality: Critical perspectives on Inequality and Power (GEN360)
This course will introduce the concept of intersectionality and how it has been used as a critical analytical tool to produce knowledge on interconnected structures of power and domination, such as sexism, racism, and ableism. During the course we will also analyse the concept of intersectionality itself by examining recent discussions about the potentialities and limitations of the concept.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2017-2018. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
GEN360
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Timeplan
Content
The course will focus, in particular, on how discursive and embodied processes of identity formation may be analysed through an intersectional perspective which is sensitive to how multiple axes of difference, such as gender, race, and nationality, create oppression as well as resistance and agency in people's everyday lives. The legacy and influence of black feminist theory and critical race studies on intersectional thinking will be emphasized throughout the course, but Scandinavian contributions to the concept will also be included. The course is relevant to students who are interested in studying the complex relationality between individual and society, subject and structure.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of this course, the students should:
Knowledge:
- Have knowledge about intersectionality as a method and as a critical/analytical perspective
- Have knowledge of how multiple axes of differentiation, such as gender, race, sexuality, age, class, intersect and how these may be articulated and discussed in complex ways.
- Have knowledge on intersectional perspectives and the ability to relate these to different contexts
Skills:
- Be able to analyse and critically discuss intersectionality as a theoretical perspective
- Be able to apply intersectionality as an analytical tool
- Be able to critically assess and evaluate structures of differentiation through an intersectional lens.
Competences:
- Have acquired theoretical knowledge about the concept of intersectionality and use intersectionality as an analytical toolkit.
- Be able to apply an intersectional perspective in professional and educational situations
Forkunnskapskrav
Ingen
Exam
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Compulsory assignments must be completed in order to take the final exam.
Fagperson(er)
Course coordinator:
Lene MyongMethod of work
Lectures, seminars, group work and individual work, adapted to different modes of study. All students are expected to read the syllabus and participate in group discussions and thereby develop analytic reflections in a productive environment with fellow students.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Intersectionality: Critical perspectives on Inequality and Power (GEN360_1) , Intersectionality: critical perspectives on Inequality and Power (GEN560_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Admission to Single Courses at Faculty of Arts and Education
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1 - 7, Master
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1 - 7, Master, Part-Time
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5 - 10, Master
Advanced teacher education for levels 8-13
Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science
Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme
Half Year Intermediate Program in English
Half Year Intermediate Program in History
Christianity/Religion - Half Year Intermediate Programme
Half Year Intermediate Program in Nordic Languages and Literature
Educational Theory and Practice
Educational Theory and Practice
Educational Theory and Practice in Performing and Creative Arts
Educational Theory and Practice in Performing and Creative Arts
Exchange programmes at UIS Business School
Exchange programmes at Faculty of Health Sciences
Exchange programme at Faculty of Social Sciences
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange Students at Faculty of Arts and Education
Drama and Theatre Communication- One-year programme
English - One-year programme
Outdoor Education
Offshore Wind Energy - One-Year Study Program
History - One-year programme
Sports Science- One-year programme
Communication - One Year Study Programme
Religious Studies - One-year programme
Arts and Crafts - One-year programme
Learning and Psychology, a one-year course
Mathematics - One-Year Programme
Primary and Secondary School Music Education
Nordic Languages and Literature - One-year programme
Psychology - One-year programme
Science and Technology - one-year programme
Tourism in change - One - year Programme
Sociology - One-year programme
Political Science - One - year Programme
One year study programme - Music Performance
Emneevaluering
The course will be assessed every year in line with standard procedures for course evaluation at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Litteratur
Books:
Collins, Patricia Hill and Sirma Bilge (2016) Intersectionality. London and New York: Polity Press
The literature for this course consist of one main book and a collection of articles. Information about the article collection can be found on Canvas before the start of the course. Any changes to the curriculum will be announced on Canvas before the start of the course
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1