FIL4312 – Feminist Philosophy
Course description
Course content
The course is an introduction to feminist philosophy. Students will study topics and debates that have shaped the development of feminist philosophy, and which have been changed by feminist philosophy, in turn. The course is typically organized thematically around the topics that include the metaphysics of sex and gender, oppression, body, emotion and knowledge, sexual orientation, and gender and morality. Students will be exposed to different traditions of feminist philosophy and will read both classical texts and contemporary scholarship.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, you are expected to:
- have an understanding of central problems in feminist philosophy and discussions about the importance of gender for philosophy
- have a deeper knowledge of a chosen topic where you are familiar with relevant scholarship
- have the conceptual tools necessary for identifying, problematizing and evaluating different philosophical approaches to gender and sexuality
- be able to engage in current debates in feminist philosophy
- have developed good argumentative skills through seminar discussions, written assignments and presentation of your own work
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
This course is for students admitted to Philosophy (master).
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with FIL2312 – Feminist Philosophy.
Teaching
12 double sessions which will be a combination of seminars and lectures.?The teaching takes place together with students from FIL2312.
The course has the following compulsory activities:
- A draft of the term paper which is to be submitted in?Canvas.?
- An oral presentation
The activities must be completed and assessed satisfactory in order to qualify for the final exam. The activities are only valid the semester they are completed. Active participation is expected of all students.
How to apply for valid absence from obligatory activity / mandatory presence.
Examination
A term paper of approximately 10-12 pages, references not included. You submit your exam in Inspera.
All compulsory activities must be accepted as satisfactory in order to qualify for the final exam.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
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- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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