KFL4060 – Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
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Course content
The course gives an introduction to gender equality in the Nordic context. It provides an overview of how the concept of gender equality has developed how it is implemented. The main focus is on the period after the 1970s. Central themes in the course include:
- Gender equality as a concept
- Work-life balance
- Access the public sphere
- Nordic masculinities
- Gender equality as nation branding
- Gender equality at the military
- Gender based violence
Learning outcome
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Knowledge
You shall acquire:
- basic knowledge of the Nordic context
- knowledge of concepts used in analyzing gender equality issues
- knowledge of different conceptions of gender equality
- knowledge of challenges and outcomes of gender equality in specific fields
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Skills
You will be able to:
- analyze gender equality issues and to place them in societal and cultural contexts
- discuss historical processes of gender equality measures in the Nordic region
- discuss the status of gender equality in fields such as everyday life, education, working life and politics
- work in an independent, thorough and critical manner with central issues in research literature
- understand the need to follow ethical norms in academic work
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Competences
After completing the course you have:
- acquired insight into gender equality issues and processes in general, which can be used to analyze specific gender equality concerns
- the ability to see, analyze and problematize gender equality in texts, practices and policies
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Right to study at the Master´s level. For international applicants: For further information about admission requirements and admission procedures for international applicants, please see our website admission to the University of Oslo.
Recommended previous knowledge
General knowledge of feminist theory is recommended.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with KFL2060 – Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries
Teaching
9The course is taught once per week, a two -hour combined lecture and seminar. The teaching includes lectures and student activities. The course-reading requirement is appr. 900 pages. Participation is mandatory (80%).
This is how you apply for a valid absence from compulsory activities/compulsory attendance
Examination
The course is graded on the basis of a final take-home exam.
In order to take the exam, students must have completed the following requirements:
- The mandatory participation requirement (80%).
- One mandatory written exercise on a topic decided by the teacher.
- - The written assignment shall be approved before taking the final exam. This assignment will be graded pass/fail.
The exam will consist of: A three-day take-home exam on a given topic. The assignment must have a length of total 4500 words +/- 10% (not counting spaces) references and front page in addition).
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit assignments in Inspera.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.