Theories of gender: intersectional perspective II Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Theories of gender: intersectional perspective II
Module code: W1-SH-S1-TG.2
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module offers a set of elective courses in intersectional feminism, which combine theories of gender with a variety of variables such as race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, age, ability/disability, religion, studies of non-human entities etc. The aim of the course is to reflect on the mechanisms responsible for the reproduction of inequality, oppression and exclusion. An intersectional perspective offers a complex analysis of these phenomena, which go beyond traditional conceptual institutions. The proposed subjects will place particular emphasis on the emergence of the phenomenon of violence within the patriarchal-capitalist system. Students will develop the analytical skills and critical tools necessary to understand contemporary mechanisms of power and their relationship to environmental, ecological, climate policies. The range of material analysed will focus on a variety of contemporary cultural texts such as literature, theatre, performance, film, electronic media, visual arts, etc.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has advanced knowledge of intersectional theories with particular emphasis on gender studies, theories of race and social class; and their interrelationship with the environmental humanities [01]
 W02 [4/5]
has knowledge of the main developments in intersectional theory and its main research areas [02]
 W04 [4/5]
has knowledge of the historical, economic and social changes in the positioning of humans in the era of the Anthropocene [03]
 W07 [5/5]
freely operates the acquired knowledge of the complexity of the phenomenon of oppression and can use it for the sake of real socio-economic change [04]
 U03 [3/5]
demonstrates the ability to work in a group, as well as to share the acquired knowledge and to critically and logically argue in the communication process in order to spread pro-ecological and pro-equality values [05]
 U09 [4/5]
demonstrates willingness to revise his/her own views, to independently deepen the acquired knowledge and to develop a critical stance towards contemporary social phenomena related to gender, race, species and class discrimination [06]
 K01 [3/5]
demonstrates willingness to spread and promote knowledge of equality, pro-social and pro-environmental policies [07]
 K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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