Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2024
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
This course should contribute to knowledge on gender research and gender equality, as well as the basics on how this knowledge can be used in various ways in teaching and learning in higher education, in the classroom, in program syllabus development, as well as in learning environments and organisational development work of higher education departments. Teachers should be able to discuss how a gender perspective can be integrated in one´s teaching, i.e. how a gender perspective could develop the subject content. Further, teachers should be able to strive for a gender-conscious teaching and learning, and integration of knowledge of gender equality in teaching, in development of learning environments, and in educational programmes. The aim is that the education at KTH, the learning environments and the organisation should be characterised by gender equality and contribute to knowledge development in the technical areas of KTH, with a focus on gender and equality.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the participants should be able to:
Describe and discuss central concepts, theories and methods in gender research and analyse the relation of the concepts to one's own subject area
Plan courses based on an integrated gender perspective on one´s own subject area content, by analysing and developing course literature, learning outcomes and assessment
Analyse, make visible and problematize the importance of gender, in the structure and instruction methods and practice of higher education
Evaluate and develop the practice of teaching by implementing gender-conscious teaching and learning and knowledge on (gender) equality
Promote cooperation among teachers and students in departments, tracks or educational programmes, with the aim to analyse and develop equality integration, gender-conscious educational working methods and subject related gender development
Preparations before course start
Literature
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Support for students with disabilities
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Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
SEM1 - Seminar, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
