From Deficit to Dynamics: Theories on the Correlation of Gender and Language - Single View

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In this seminar we will talk about different approaches towards the correlation of language and gender. The seminar is based on a constructionist paradigm according to which social parameters such as gender are understood as outcomes of human agency. Apart from reflections about constructionism, the participants are expected to research, present and discuss past and more current sociolinguistic theories on the interrelation of language and gender. The discussions are aimed at sharpening the critical view of students on (the strengths and weaknesses of) different social-scientific lines of argument. The number of participants in this course is limited to 30 students!

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1. Oral presentations (starting from the third session)
2. Mid-term paper
3. Written exam (final session)