EKIS4002 Women’s Writing (5 op)

Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Avainteksti

In this course, literature by women authors are discussed in the context of feminist literary studies.

Kuvaus

In this course, stories written by women are read and analysed in the context of feminist literary studies. We study the history of women’s writing, acquaint ourselves with the central developments of feminist criticism from the 19th century until today, discuss the most important concepts in the field and read both canonized and less well-known examples of stories written by women.


Osaamistavoitteet

On completing the course the student

  • Is familiar with the most important developments of women’s literature in the English speaking world
  • Has knowledge about the development of feminist literary criticism from the early days through second wave feminist criticism and today
  • Can discuss feminist literary theory and women’s literature using appropriate terminology
  • Is well acquainted with a number of stories written by women and can discuss them critically

Oppimateriaalit

A list of literature provided at the beginning of the course. 

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Arviointiperusteet:
Participation in the lectures, completion of assignments and a final paper or exam. Attendance policy 75%.
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Tapa 2

Arviointiperusteet:
Completion of the self-study assignments.
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Suoritustapojen osat
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
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Itsenäinen työskentely (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Itsenäinen työskentely
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
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