Gender Studies from an Intersectional Perspective
This course is an introduction to the theoretical concepts of Gender Studies, examining movements like feminism, racism, queer theory and masculinity while looking at a broad international scope, drawing some comparisons between movements in the EU and the US. This course will address the main concepts surrounding the intersections of gender and other social categories, with a particular interest in cross analysing gender and feminist theory and contemporary practices. It will also explore the different intersections constructing the diversity of ways of being, bearing in mind that future professionals will face this complex range of ever-changing diversities.
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Programs
This course is available as part of these programs.
The SIS + UPF Semester Program provides students to take courses at our study center, SIS, alongside courses on a historic campus, UPF, in either English and/or Spanish. This comprehensive hybrid program provides students with the best of both worlds – small class sizes and local campus immersion.
Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF
The SIS + Internship Semester Program offers students the unique opportunity to combine 9 credits of coursework at our study center, SIS, with a 3 credit professional internship in a variety of fields. Course and internship options are available in both English and/or Spanish.
Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship
Located in the heart of the city, the Barcelona SAE Academic Study Center at the School for International Studies (SIS) boasts the best local and international professors while maintaining small class sizes. Individualized attention, group projects and our Barce-Local curriculum sets this program apart.
