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Time and place: Wednesday 14:00-15:20, B103B
Course credit: 6 Language: English Link to Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=16919 Abstract: Critical Menstruation Studies is an interdisciplinary field exploring menstruation's social, cultural, and political dimensions. In light of recent developments surrounding reproductive health policies and abortion laws, there is a growing recognition of the need for an intersectional and comprehensive approach to menarche, pregnancy, and menopause within public discourse, which necessitates a departure from traditional perspectives on menstruation. The course aims to cultivate a profound awareness of current body politics, encouraging critical thinking in interpreting global and local discussions on body, power, and agency in embodiment research. Course objectives: • Explore the evolution of Critical Menstruation Studies as a young discipline in embodiment research. • Examine theories, methods, and concepts in menstrual/reproductive health research. • Trace contemporary menstrual activism and its impact on social change. • Analyze the intersection of body, power, and agency in embodiment research. Poslední úprava: Chakkampully Aysha Farhana (02.10.2024)
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1)Active participation at the class seminars: 20 points All meetings are organized around group discussions. Students should come prepared to discuss the week's compulsory literature or recommended readings. Participation in seminars is compulsory. Two absences are allowed. 2) Oral presentation at the seminar: Students will select one topic for presentation to present at a seminar exploring a specific topic within Critical Menstruation Studies. Two forms of presentations are available and are mandatory. a) Group presentation: 20 points The topic presentation is not intended as a summary of the recommended reading, but a presentation of the topic in a group of 4. b) Presentation of paper: 30 points This presentation is intended as an individual presentation of the selected paper/theme from course literature. PowerPoint presentation is required. 3) Written assignment: 30 points Topic: Contemporary social issue related to Menstrual and Reproductive health (conceptualized from the course literature) Word limit: 3000 words (including 2-3 page reference) Format: MS Word, Times New Roman, 12pts, 1.5 spacing The essay must analyze one Contemporary menstrual/reproductive health issue/phenomenon linked to the literature and theme of the lectures. The essay should highlight/ justify the literature/theoretical connection to the social issue identified. Standard academic essay format to be followed. Ethics Acknowledgement of writing services (except for grammatical assistance) Submission deadline: 10/01/2025 Grading System 91 - 100 points: A 81 - 90 points: B 71 - 80 points: C 61 - 70 points: D 51 - 60 points: E less than 51 points: F
Poslední úprava: Chakkampully Aysha Farhana (14.10.2024)
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Working lesson plan: Week 1 – Introductory lesson (class orientation, main themes, course outlook) Screening: Linda's Film on Menstruation (1974) Week 2. – Evolution of menstruation research
Week 3. – Theories & Concepts
Week 4. – Menstrual Lens Menstruation and Culture
Week 5. –Lecture Menstrual Lens Menstruation: media and pop culture Week 6. – Lecture + Group Seminar
Week 7. – Menstrual Lens
Week 8. – Lecture + Group Seminar
Week 9. - Menstruation: Health, Hygiene, and Policy
Week 10. – Lecture + Group Seminar
Week 11. – Gendered embodiment: Menstrual activism (goals and challenges)
Week 12. – Lecture + Group Seminar
Poslední úprava: Chakkampully Aysha Farhana (14.10.2024)
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