| Course title | Gender and Feminism in Asia |
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| Course code | DAS/GAFA |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Session 1 (Shirin Naseer): Introduction to the course - Why is gender important? - The Feminist Identity Development Scale (FIDS) - What does feminism mean? Do we need another "f" word? Session 2 (Shirin Naseer): A brief overview: historical development, feminist theory, and postcolonialism Session 3 (Shirin Naseer): The Veil, Islam, and Feminism Session 4 (Shirin Naseer): Gender-based violence - What are the different forms of gender-based violence? - Exploring gender and power Session 5 (Shirin Naseer): South Asian example: Pakistan Session 6 (Shirin Naseer): Chinese Women and Feminism Session 7 (Shirin Naseer): Feminism with Chinese Characteristics Session 8 (Zdenka P. Kyselová): Japan - Feminism and gender in the history of Japan; - Classical readings; - Post-war US occupation Session 9 (Zdenka P. Kyselová): Japan - Changing society? - From housewives to independent leaders? Session 10 (Zdenka P. Kyselová): South East Asia - Problems of poverty, health systems and education Session 11 (Zdenka P. Kyselová): South Korea Feminism - General introduction - Legacy of Comfort Women Session 12 (Zdenka P. Kyselová): Anti-feminism in South Korea - Feminism as a political tool? Session 13: Reading Week: Dedicated to completion of the final essay
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the seminar is to introduce the basic principles of feminism and help students understand the subtleties of the gender debate and how it is constructed in today's environment. The topic of feminism and gender equality issues will be presented with a special emphasis on Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea) and regions (South Asia, Southeast Asia). This course takes a cross-cultural approach to gender issues in order to ensure maximum engagement and the exploration of diverse themes pertaining to gender, rather than exclusively focusing on gender theory. Another objective is to help students develop critical thinking. The course will approach the concept of gender- its meaning, construction, and reproduction in different societies, from various perspectives, such as anthropology, sociology, politology, literature and language theory, and international relations. Students will be expected to engage on a personal level with the subject matter and share their own gendered experiences in field journals through journal entries from varying genres: fiction, nonfiction, media, and music.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
The course is open to all students interested in feminist and gender studies. The working language is English - students are required to have at least B2 level proficiency. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Indonesian Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Vietnamese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Korean Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Japanese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |