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SOC300ZA(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Advanced Topics in Critical Theory I

Daiki Hiramori

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2025
Class code A6322
Previous Class code A6542
Previous Class title Advanced Topics in Critical Theory
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木1/Thu.1
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name S203
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
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Outline and objectives

Students will learn the fundamental concepts of feminist theory, which has been attracting attention in recent years not only in the humanities but also in the social sciences. In this year’s class, in addition to the foundational texts of feminist studies, students will read texts in feminist methods and Chicana feminist theory to acquire proficiency in the consideration of social phenomena related to gender and sexuality.

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]:Theory as Liberatory Practice

What is the role of theory in feminist studies?

3[対面/face to face]:Black Feminist Thought

What is Black feminist theory?

4[対面/face to face]:Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory

What are some of the unsolved issues with the intersectionality framework?

5[対面/face to face]:Transgender Feminism

Who are included as women in feminism?

6[対面/face to face]:Marxist Feminism

What is the relationship between feminism and Marxism?

7[対面/face to face]:Postcolonial Feminism

What is the relationship between feminism and nation?

8[対面/face to face]:Feminism in Japan

What does feminism in Japan look like?

9[対面/face to face]:Feminist Methods

How does feminist theory inform research methods?

10[対面/face to face]:Gender and Science

How has feminism changed science?

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

What are the characteristics of Chicana feminism? What is "la conciencia de la mestiza"?

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

What is the "methodology of the oppressed"?

13[対面/face to face]:Prepare for Final Paper

Preparation and feedback for the final paper

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: 20%
Discussion facilitation: 20%
Weekly reading responses: 30%
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."

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