Feminist critique of classical social theory

Course: Gender Studies (with option of Double Degree Program with Lund University, Sweden)

Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology

Title
Feminist critique of classical social theory
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
To know main stages of feminist theory development. To know conceptual base of feminist theory, To know main trends of classical social theory critique within feminist theorizing. To use methodology and concepts of feminist theory. To be able to make critique analysis of classical social theory from the feminist position. To use feminist theories in the research and interpretation of social phenomena and processes. To be able to make critique analysis of feminist theories. To demonstrate skills of argument presentation the own point of view, competent and tolerant discussion with opponents. To be able to do independent analytical and research work.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know main stages of sociology development, principal trends of modern sociological theory. 2. To be able to work with scientific literature and resources. 3. To possess conceptual base of modern sociological theory.
Course content
The subject of learning discipline is critical analysis of conceptions and views principal thinkers of social theory. which influenced on feminist theory, epistemology, methodology development.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Herman Anne C. and Stewart Abigail J. Theorizing feminism: parallel trends in the humanities and social sdences / 2nd cd. 2000 Parsons T. The American Family: Its Relation to Personality and to the Social Structure // Parsons T., Bales R. Family, Socialization and Interaction Process. New York, 1955. P. 3–26 Pateman carole. Women and consent. Political theory. Vol. 8 no. 2 may 1980. Р. 149-168 Rich A. Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence // Blood, Bread, and Poetry. – New York: Norton Paperback, 1994. Scott J. Gender: a Useful Category of Historical Analysis // The American Historical Review. 1986. Vol. 91. 5. Walters Margaret. Feminism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. 2005.159 р.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, essay, control test, final thesis.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Activity on the seminars: РН1.1, РН1.2, РН1.3., РН2.1, РН2.2, РН2.3., РН2.4. РН3– 52/32 marks (13 lessons X 4 max marks or 1 min mark each). 2. Test tasks fulfilment: РН1.1, РН1.2, РН1.3., РН2.1, РН 2.2, РН2.3, РН4– 20/12 marks (2 tasks X 10 max or 5 min marks per each). 3. Essay: РН2.1, РН2.4 – 8/4 marks. 4. Final control test in written form (case analysis): РН 1.2- 1.3, 2.1-2.4 – 20/12 marks.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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