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SOC400ZA(社会学 / Sociology 400)
Seminar: Intersectionality: Multiple Inequalities II

Diana Khor

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2023
Class code A6416
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月5/Mon.5
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S601
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
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Category (commenced 2020-2023) 400-level Seminar Courses(演習)
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Outline and objectives

Continuing with what they have learned in the spring semester in "Seminar: Intersectionality I", students will read and critique social theories and research informed by an intersectional perspective that aims at understanding the complex, intersecting nature of social inequalities. In the process, they will acquire tools and develop perspectives to apply to their own research.

Goal

The main goal of this seminar is to develop students' sensitivity towards issues of inequality related to race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality and so on, and expose them to the cutting-edge theoretical and empirical works in the developing field of “intersectionality".
Another goal is to develop students' skills in social research, discussion, presentation, and writing. Learning to evaluate and critique ideas and research is a particularly important goal in this seminar.

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 is a continuation of the seminar in the Spring semester, with the same emphasis but more time devoted to student research. The seminar research and readings, as much as possible, will be based on students’ individual research interests. Feedback is given orally after each presentation and discussion, and comments are given to individual students on every assignment submitted.

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]:Overview

Overview

2[対面/face to face]:Research Workshop (1)

Students will do in-class exercises and discuss published research to prepare them to conduct their own research

3[対面/face to face]:Research Workshop (2)

Students will do in-class exercises and discuss published research to prepare them to conduct their own research

4[対面/face to face]:Research Reading and Discussion (1)

Presentation and discussion of a reading related to students’ research

5[対面/face to face]:Research Reading and Discussion (2)

Presentation and discussion of a reading related to students’ research

6[対面/face to face]:Research in Progress

Research paper progress report and help session
Decision on individual research readings in the second half of the seminar

7[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading (1)

Student presentation and discussion on a reading relevant to intersectionality

8[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading (2)

Student presentation and discussion on a reading relevant to intersectionality

9[対面/face to face]:Research Reading and Discussion (3)

Presentation and discussion of a reading related to students’ research

10[対面/face to face]:Research Reading and Discussion (4)

Presentation and discussion of a reading related to students’ research

11[対面/face to face]:Research Reading and Discussion (5)

Presentation and discussion of a reading related to students’ research

12[対面/face to face]:Research Workshop and Consultation

Individual consultation and peer critique on research project

13[対面/face to face]:Research Paper Presentations (1)

Research paper presentations and discussions

14[対面/face to face]:Research Paper Presentations (2)

Research paper presentations and discussions

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

Every week, there is work to do: reading, preparation for presentation, and/or conducting research. Students are expected to keep up with all this work to make the seminar work for them. Preparatory study and review time for this 4-credit class are at least 4 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. Copies of journal articles and book chapters will be distributed in class and uploaded on the Hosei Learning Management System.

References

Collins, P. (2019). Intersectionality as critical theory. Durham, N.C.: Duke University Press.
Collins, P. H., & Bilge, S. (2016). Intersectionality. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Grzanka, Patrick R. (ed.) (2014). Intersectionality: A foundations and frontiers reader. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
Berger, M. T., & Guidroz, K.(eds.) (2009). The intersectional approach: Transforming the academy through race, class and gender. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press.
Dill, B. T., & Zambrana, R. E. (eds.) (2009). Emerging intersections: Race, class, gender in theory, policy, and practice. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
Lykke, Nina. 2012. Feminist Studies: A Guide to Intersectional Theory, Methodology and Writing. London: Routledge.
Jónasdóttir, Anna G., Valerie Bryson, and Kathleen B. Jones (eds). 2011. Sexuality, Gender and power: Intersectional and Transnational Perspectives. London: Routledge.

Grading criteria

Clear instructions and goals are set for every assignment. The grade will be calculated as follows:
Participation in class discussion (8%)
Reading presentations and discussant presentation (18%)
Critiques on readings (20%)
Research-in-progress presentation, peer critique, and research paper presentation (14%)
Research paper (40%)

Changes following student comments

Students have been fully satisfied with the course, saying that it is intense but worthwhile. However, the instructor will check constantly with students to keep the workload reasonable.

Others

Students are expected to have passed Seminar: Intersectionality I.
Students are expected to take both Intersectionality I and Intersectionality II, and in principle, they are expected to continue for two years. Special arrangements will be made for students who study abroad for one or two semesters.

Prerequisite

See "Others".