Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives

To provide students with knowledge about and insight into gender theories and how these can be used in analyses of inequalities within the field of development policy and international and transnational relations.

Content

The module will give an introduction to the area of ‘gender and globalisation’, in particular in the context of development and international relations, and will include discussions of specific cases and case studies in which gender and equality can be understood from local, regional and global perspectives (including the EU as a regional institution). Specific emphasis will be placed on the history of gender and equality policy within the field of development and international relations, on possibilities and limitations of international law and human rights, and on analyses of gender and equality policies in various contexts and parts of the world, which are relevant areas of research within development and international relations. The module will form the basis of further theoretical and practical work within the field in the project module of the semester.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• possess knowledge of theories and practices within the field of gender, development and international relations and can reflect on these on a scientific basis
• possess knowledge and understanding of themes within the field of gender, development and international relations and various approaches to the study of these. 

Skills

• can apply their knowledge within the module’s disciplines in order to choose the theories that best serve the analytical purpose and are able to take a critical approach to these theories.

Competences

• can reflect on and analyse issues within the field of global gender studies on the basis of scientific knowledge.

Type of instruction

The module consists of lectures and seminars, and whenever considered appropriate also exercises and student contributions.

Exam

Exams