Entry requirements

Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree, from an internationally recognised university. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

After completion of this course the student is expected to demonstrate:

• a deepened understanding of theories related to gender in peace and conflict research
• a deepened understanding of empirical patterns in the gendered aspects of war and peace, as they are covered in existing scholarly literature
• familiarity with institutional processes and efforts that address the gendered nature of armed violence and its consequences
• an ability to conduct independent and scientific analyses on topics related to the course, within specified time limits
• an ability to communicate in English, in writing and/or orally

Content

This course focuses on the intersection between gender and peace and conflict research. It aims to develop students' abilities to understand the complex role that gender plays in patterns of war and peace. Gender is defined as "the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed.  This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other"[1]. The emphasis is placed on understanding gender's explanatory value in relation to participation in war; the differential patterns of suffering and violence; and the consequences for men and women in conflict resolution, peacekeeping, transitional justice and peacebuilding processes.

[1] World Health Organisation, "Gender and Health", <https://www.who.int/health-topics/gender#tab=tab_1>.

Instruction

The course will be carried out through lectures and seminars. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Examination and grading is based on the students' in-class participation and the quality of delivered assignment(s).

The grading system has three grades: Pass with distinction (VG); Pass (G); and Fail (U).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Uppsala University does not accept cheating and plagiarism. Suspected incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, which may issue a formal warning to the student or suspend the student from studies for a certain period.