5 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 4019841ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
This course explores central concepts, philosophical discussions and normative issues on sexuality and is divided in 3 main parts:
1. Introduction to various philosophical and ethical perspectives, conceptual issues and normative debates
2. Socio-historical explanations and critical approaches, including feminist theory, critical race theory and queer studies
3. Specific topics and debates on agency, autonomy, objectification, sexual harassment and violence, intimate citizenship, sexual and reproductive rights
Slides and readings - available on Canvas
1. Students understand various philosophical approaches, concept and debates on sexuality.
2. Students understand how socio-historical evolutions impact on sexual values, norms and practices.
3. Students can critically reflect upon different ethical positons and develop a reflexive perspective on particular issues.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
Other Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
SELF Paper determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
preparatory readings, presentation and discussion (20%)
oral exam (40%)
exam paper (40%)
This course offer isn't part of a fixed set of graduation requirements. Hence, it is a free elective.