9 ECTS credits
270 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4023896FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Languages & Humanities
Department
History, Archaeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics
Educational team
Gily Coene (course titular)
External teachers
Tom Claes
Activities and contact hours
45 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
210 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

In this seminar students will learn to examine normative issues regarding gender, sexuality and diversity from an ethical-philosophical and moral-anthropological background. The lecturers introduce some key texts in feminist philosophy and ethical theory, the philosophy of sexuality and intersectional and postcolonial theory. Guided by the research expertise of the lecturers, students will learn how to explore pivotal topics from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. The course contains introductory sessions, guided self-study, discussion seminars and plenary exercises. 

Additional info

All reading material and instructions will be available on Canvas

Learning Outcomes

General Competencies

  1. Students are able to formulate original research problems based on profound insights into international research in this domain
  2. Students are able to make a profound analysis of a research problem
  3. Student are able to deepen their knowledge independently
  4. Students are able to present and defend their arguments in a structured way (both orally and in writing)


 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Exam Other with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Exam Other

Additional info regarding evaluation

Permanent evaluation (40%): oral presentations, preparation in discussions during seminars

End-of –term evaluation (60%): paper assignmen

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Research Master of Philosophy: Standaard traject
Research Master of Philosophy: Verkort traject