General provisions

The course is mandatory for students enrolled in the gender studies specialisation of the Master's Programme in the humanities.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.

Learning outcomes

When the course is completed, the student will be able to:

- Identify, discuss and problematise research on masculinities and theories about masculinity, and relate this area of research to the overarching field of gender studies

- Identify, explore and compare constructions of masculinities across historical periods and contexts

- Pursue masculinity studies in oral and written presentations

Content

The course provides an overview of the research field of masculinity studies. Focusing on central methods and theoretical approaches in masculinity studies, the course investigates shifting meanings of masculinity, sex, and gender over time and space, and also explores how these critical concepts relate to each other. The relation of masculinity studies to other fields within the framework of gender studies is also addressed.

Instruction

Course instruction involves a series of obligatory on-campus seminars.

Language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Continuous assessment of oral and written assignments, including a final paper. All essays will undergo a plagiarism check.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Transitional provisions

The course Masculinities replaces the course Masculinities 5GN008. Only one of these courses can be included in a Master's degree.