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Course Catalog 01/02


Human Work Science

ARE046 Gender Aspects of Work 1.5 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:


LANGUAGE:English

EXAMINER
Maria Udén Tekn dr


PREREQUISITES
Possess a bachelor's degree in science or 120 university points in the field of science or equivalent and have a good knowledge in English.

COURSE AIM
To introduce to theoretical background and practical use of "gender" as analytical tool for understanding the situation of women and men in work and society.

CONTENTS
History of the term "gender" as description of structural relations in society. Contemporary uses of sex/gender as analytical category for understanding work at different levels (macro-micro level). The area gender and technology is highlighted.

TEACHING
Lectures, exercises and discussion.

EXAMINATION
Poster presentations.

MARKING SCALE IN THE COURSE: U, 3, 4 and 5.

COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS

Poster presentation 1.50ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
á Handouts individually chosen from LTU library.

Valid for the academic year 01/02.

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