Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
YKT.215
Gender Studies: Theories and Concepts, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
YKT.215Language of learning
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tuula JuvonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Students will identify the main theoretical trends and concepts in gender studies and their history. They will understand the differences between theoretical orientations and concepts and their merits and limitations in relation to different research settings and the field of feminist studies.
Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
11.01.2027 – 22.02.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Completion option 2
Exam
On-site self learning
01.08.2026 – 31.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
31.08.2026 – 06.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
01.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
On-site self learning
01.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Completion option 3
Independent study
On-site self learning
01.08.2026 – 31.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
01.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University