European Women's Studies

Overview

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This is an ideal course for Erasmus and International Visiting Students to study. European Women’s Studies offers new interpretations of historical narratives and contexts and encourages students to critically examine questions that matter in a changing and complex world. Students have the advantage of working with scholars who are engaged in developing and publishing teaching and research methodologies and materials within European women’s studies networks.

Structure

Module Aims

The purpose of the Module is to critically examine established and emerging themes relating to women’s studies in a European framework. Lectures cover equality legislation and campaigns, citizenship, life stories, work, trafficking, religion, cinema, representation, leisure, households, institutions, the arts, war, imperialisms and emigration. Students will acquire information about resources, awareness of topical questions, biographical research skills and critical understanding of the complexities of European life.

Teaching and Learning

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, guest presentations and class discussion. In addition to set texts, film, documentary and internet resources are utilized. Students do not require a background in women’s studies. Core readings are made available and electronic library journals and resources are recommended. The approach is open and students are encouraged to introduce additional texts, including fiction and visual materials. Assessment is by essay. Full details will be discussed at the introductory session.

Core Texts

Gabriele Griffin and Rosi Braidotti (eds.) (2002) Thinking Differently: A Reader in European Women’s Studies.

Fiona Montgomery and Christine Collette (eds.) (2002) The European Women’s History Reader.

Andrea Peto and Berteke Waaldijk (eds) (2006, 2007) Teaching with Memories: European Women’s Histories in International and Interdisciplinary Classrooms.

Contact Details

Mary Clancy
Module Coordinator
Office: Room 201, 10 Upper Newcastle Road
Telephone: 00 353 91 495347
Email: mary.clancynuigalway.ie

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