RESA4220 – Islam, Gender and Sexuality
Course content
This course critically explores ideologies of gender and sexuality in Islam, with a particular focus on contemporary readings/interpretations and realities.
The first section of the course pays special attention to interpretive possibilities in the study of Islam, gender and sexuality. Foregrounding contemporary scholars’ diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, the section aims to problematise and complicate the discursive interactions and intersections between sex, sexuality, gender, and spirituality.
The second section of the course emphasises the category of lived experience. In particular, the section explores the various ways in which discourses of gender and sexuality is produced, constructed, and enacted, as well as embodied and bodily practices of resistance/subversion.
Learning outcome
Learning outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of interpretive approaches in the study of Islam, gender and sexuality
- In-depth understanding about the complexity of Islamic discourses on gender and sexuality
- Development of theoretical and methodological tools for analysing ideologies of gender and sexuality in Islam
- Critical thinking around contemporary issues of social justice, gender equality and sexual diversity
- Development of research and writing skills
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Students studying at master’s level on the Teacher Education Programme may apply to the course by sending an email to info@teologi.uio.no by the same deadlines as for course registration for bachelor courses at TF.
Teaching
Seminars. All seminars are prepared and initiated by both teacher and students.
Mandatory activities:
During the course of the semester the following assignments must be completed:
- one oral presentation and one oral response (engaging a central argument/issue from the required readings) for 5 different class gatherings.
- for each class, prepare 1-2 discussion questions based on the required readings and 1-2 “quotable quotes” (i.e. quotes that you find quote-worthy). Students are entitled to two excused absences from this requirement.
- a book review of 1000-1200 words based on a monograph chosen by the student
- a mid-term paper of 2000-2500 words on a given topic related to the section “Interpretive possibilities”
- a research paper of 3500-4000 words (you are required to develop a one-page proposal approx. 3 weeks prior to submission for feedback/comments).
Examination
Students will submit a portfolio that consists of 3 assignments: (1) book review (20%), (2) mid-term paper (30%), and (3) research paper (50%).
Previous exams and grading guidelines
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit your assignment.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English.You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.