29677 - Intercultural and Gender Studies

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students understand the concept of gender in its historical evolution (through an in-depth study of various feminist approaches); know the basic elements (methods and content) of gender studies from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective; and are able to independently develop further knowledge and skills at an advanced level.

Course contents

The core course (to be held in the first semester) aims to introduce gender perspectives and how they have changed different disciplines: literary criticism, history, translation studies, linguistics, media and advertising, masculinity studies, gender-based violence, legal studies, economics, sociology, biology (30 hours). The second part of the course (10 hours) will explore gender perspectives in a single study area with case studies.

Readings/Bibliography

Baccolini, Raffaella, ed., Le prospettive di genere. Discipline, soglie e confini. Bologna: BUP, 2005.

+ selected readings and material available on the Virtuale platform

Teaching methods

Lectures and discussion

Assessment methods

Written exam (on the required readings) (50%).

A written assignment to be handed in one week before the exam (on material from the second part of the course) (50%).

Evaluation grid

30-30L excellent test that demonstrates very broad, thorough and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, a solid ability to apply theoretical concepts and an excellent command of exposition, as well as an excellent capacity for analysis, synthesis and elaboration of interdisciplinary connections

27-29 above average test that demonstrates precise and thorough knowledge of the subject matter, good ability to apply theoretical concepts, and capacity for analysis and synthesis, accurate and correct exposition

24-26 good test that demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the subject matter, a fair understanding of the application of theoretical concepts, and an articulate presentation of the subject matter

21-23 adequate test that demonstrates appropriate but not in-depth knowledge of the subject, only partial capacity to apply theoretical concepts, and an acceptable presentation of the content

18-20 barely sufficient test that demonstrates adequate but general knowledge of the subject matter, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts

Insufficient test that does not demonstrate adequate acquisition of knowledge of the subject matter that is fragmentary and superficial, with errors in the application of concepts, and poor exposition

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance

Teaching tools

Material available on the e-learning site

Links to further information

https://virtuale.unibo.it/

Office hours

See the website of Raffaella Baccolini