Gender and Law, 7.5 Credits

Contents

This course deals with the complex relationship between gender and law. With feminist legal theory as a starting point, the course will discuss if and when the law can be used as a tool for accomplishing gender equality. This is done by addressing questions such as why there is a difference between law in books and law in reality and what consequences the gendered nature of law has had and still have for those trying to use law for securing their rights. A thematic approach will be used where these questions are discussed in the context of for example human trafficking and gendered violence.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course the students shall be able to:

• understand and explain, on a basic level, theoretical approaches to the relationship between law and gender,
• understand how law may be used in trying to solve problems in society
• be able to critically analyse how law is used when trying to solve problems in society

Required Knowledge

Form of instruction

The course is a full time on-line course in English. The course is taught entirely through an electronic Learning Management System where the student takes part in lectures, mandatory assignments and other learning activities. The studies are characterized by a high degree of independent and active search for knowledge.

A student who has been accepted and registered for the course has the right to teaching and guidance only during the term/academic year when he/she was accepted and registered

Examination modes

Examination takes place through the fulfilment of the following two parts:

1. Fulfilment of mandatory assignments during the course
2. An individual written assignment

A passing grade on the activities under part 1-2 above are required to receive a passing grade for the course as a whole. For component 1 the grades Fail (U) or Pass (G) can be awarded. For component 2 the grades awarded are Fail (U), Pass (G) and Pass with distinction (VG).

On the entire course, the grades given are Fail (U), Pass (G) and Pass with Distinction (VG). The grade for the course as a whole is based on the result of component 2 and awarded after the completion of all compulsory course elements.

The appointed examiner may decide to use other forms of examination if required by particular circumstances. A student who has not received a passing grade on a test will be afforded an opportunity for re-examination. A student who has passed examination may not be re-examined. A student who has taken two tests for a course or segment of a course, without passing, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless special reasons exist. A written request for change of examiner is submitted to the Director of Undergraduate Education.

Students who have participated in but failed a test, including essays, seminars, written and oral assignments et cetera, but not including the final written, take home or oral test of the course, have the right to do a make-up assignment in order to reach the grade Pass (but not higher grades). The make-up assignment must be completed no later than two months after the student learned of the failed grade and using the same form of examination.

Other regulations

Transfers

Students have the right to apply to have a previous education or experience evaluated for transfer of credits