Theories and practices of ecofeminism Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Theories and practices of ecofeminism
Module code: W1-SH-S1-TPEF
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to deepen studens’ knowledge of gender studies in its relationship to ecological and environmental issues. The course provides specialised knowledge of the history of women's movements and their relationship to struggles for ecological and reproductive justice and fight with patriarchal and colonial Western politics. The main currents within ecofeminist theory are also addressed. The aim of the course is to develop the ability to link ecological and environmental issues to social inequalities, exploitation of reproductive labour, inequitable distribution of wealth, gendered and international division of labour, as well as to understand the emergence of these phenomena in relation to contemporary economic and political issues.
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 the history of emancipatory movements and their relationship to ecofeminist theory [01]
 W01 [1/5]
has advanced knowledge of theoretical knowledge and feminist methodologies and is able to show their connections with other areas of knowledge such as animal and plant studies [02]
 W04 [3/5]
has knowledge in understanding and interpreting social phenomena such as violence against women and minorities and can logically link this knowledge to environmental crises [03]
 W05 [3/5]
has knowledge in the development of equality policies concerning environmental justice [04]
 W10 [4/5]
can apply his/her knowledge of ecofeminism to socio-political and economic change, understood in a broad sense, connected with counteracting environmental and climate crises and protecting women and minorities [05]
 U03 [3/5]
demonstrates the ability to think logically and critically and to argue in individual and group discussions [06]
 U06 [3/5]
demonstrates awareness of the importance of knowledge on gender inequalities and its connections with the contemporary socio-economic crises, in particular the climate crisis [07]
 K01 [3/5]
demonstrates willingness to disseminate and promote gender equality attitudes in the context of environmental activities [08]
 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 08
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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