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SOC300ZA(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Feminist Theory

Daiki Hiramori

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6321
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S402
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 300-level Advanced Courses
Culture and Society

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Outline and objectives

This course focuses on vibrant intellectual conversations engendered by the production of feminist theory in the contemporary moment. This course is divided into the following four sections: (1) theorizing feminist times and spaces, (2) theorizing intersectionality and difference, (3) theorizing feminist knowledge and agency, and (4) imagine otherwise/solidarity reconsidered. In addition, this course pays a special attention to Chicana feminist theory. Through this course, students will learn the ways feminist theorizing moves across disciplines and at times intentionally defines and destabilizes disciplinary categorization.

Goal

By the end of this course, students will be able to: (1) identify and describe the key concepts and main themes of feminist theory (remembering/understanding), (2) apply feminist theory to contemporary social issues in Japan and abroad (applying), (3) compare and contrast various strands of feminist theory (analyzing), and (4) develop and present their own ideas and perspectives on gender and sexuality (evaluating/creating).

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This course will be based on a combination of short lectures by the instructor and student-led class discussions. Verbal and written feedback on assignments is given during class discussions and through using other tools as appropriate. Students are encouraged to visit the instructor during office hours for more personalized feedback.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction

2[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Feminist Times and Spaces I

What is the role of theory in feminist studies?

3[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Feminist Times and Spaces II

What is Black feminist theory?

4[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Feminist Times and Spaces III

Who are included as women in feminism?

5[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Intersectionality and Difference I

What is intersectionality? Why does this concept gain popularity?

6[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Intersectionality and Difference II

What is the relationship between Marxism and feminism?

7[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Feminist Knowledge and Agency I

What is feminist standpoint theory?

8[対面/face to face]:Theorizing Feminist Knowledge and Agency II

What is the relationship between science and feminism?

9[対面/face to face]:Imagine Otherwise/Solidarity Reconsidered I

What is postcolonial feminism?

10[対面/face to face]:Imagine Otherwise/Solidarity Reconsidered II

What is the relationship between the mainstreaming of feminism and the politics of backlash in Japan?

11[対面/face to face]:Chicana Feminist Theory I

What are the characteristics of Chicana feminism?

12[対面/face to face]:Chicana Feminist Theory II

How does Chicana feminism challenge mainstream feminism?

13[対面/face to face]:Chicana Feminist Theory III

What is the methodology of the oppressed?

14[対面/face to face]:Theory in Action

What have we learned in this course? Preparing and submitting the final paper

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete the weekly readings and prepare for class discussion. Please note that the assigned readings for this course tend to be dense. As such, I recommend giving yourself ample time to complete them, even if the number of pages assigned at any given time appears small. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. All readings will be provided by the instructor.

References

Further reference may be provided based on students’ areas of interest.

Grading criteria

Participation: 10%
Discussion facilitation: 20%
Weekly reading responses: 40%
Final paper: 30%

Changes following student comments

Students have generally evaluated the class positively. The instructor will be attentive to student feedback and adjust workload and class material, when necessary.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None. Students are encouraged to use computers/tablets for class-related purposes in class.

Prerequisite

Students who intend to enroll in this course are expected to have passed "Race, Class and Gender I."