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Module 1: Theories and History of Gender Relations I (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are capable of evaluating core social scientific strands of theories of women¿s and gender studies and can differentiate key questions of gender studies. They have knowledge of social movement research (feminist movement) and of gender studies¿ connectivity with humanistic, cultural and social scientific as well as economic disciplines. They are able to classify gender as a principal structuring category in societal contexts.
Module 2: Theories and History of Gender Relations II (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have knowledge of the historicity and cultural variability of gender relations and of the ordinal category "gender" as well as their ethical relevance. They are familiar with the history of the feminist movement and are able to critically discuss current findings of humanistic and cultural scientific gender studies and normative claims to gender.
Module 3: Difference and Heterogeneity in Migration Societies I (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have methodological, terminological and critical-reflexive knowledge to analyse social discrepancies, social differentiations and heterogeneity in migration societies. They are able to theoretically capture and analyse linkages and interactions of various forms of discrimination with a gender dimension as well as processes of self-organisation in the realm of civil society.
Module 4: Difference and Heterogeneity in Migration Societies II (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have critical knowledge of lines of differences operating in society, of different forms of discrimination and socio-structural classification with due consideration of migration matters. They are capable of analysing societal problems in an applied fashion, conceptualising and debating solutions by using key categories like "gender", "race" and "class" and to productively applying them to questions of social, cultural and educational policies.
Agreement on the topic, the scope and the form of the Master¿s Thesis on the basis of a brief summary of the contents (abstract) as well as agreement on the work processes and the study progress. Planning of an appropriate time frame for the completion of the Master¿s Thesis.
Compulsory Module 5: Preparation of the Master¿s Thesis (7,5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of this module, the students will be able to write a brief summary of the content of the planned Master¿s Thesis (abstract), to outline an anticipated schedule and to conclude a written Master¿s Thesis agreement.
Module 6: Master's Thesis Colloquium (2.5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory modules 1-4.
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to design and carry out a scientific research project and to convey their research findings in different settings. Additionally, they have advanced presentation skills, have expertise in dealing with complex interrelations and have proficient foreign language skills. Graduates are able to critically reflect acquired knowledge, to specifically refine and renew it.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).