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300355 SE Evolutionary Considerations about Sex and Gender (2017W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

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16.& 17. 12. 10-18 HS5 UZA2

  • Friday 06.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum (Kickoff Class)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar deals with the ultimate and proximate causes for the manifestation of sex differences. Topics cover anatomy, physiology, behaviour and culture. We will discuss based on current literature inhowfar biological constraints still affect modern humans. A critical analysis of findings of gender studies is central to this seminar, which is encouraged through active contributions by students.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral presentation and written account will be evaluated, active participation in the discussion of the other presented topics.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presence is compulsory
Presentation and written summary have to be delivered at time of seminar.

Examination topics

As agreed in first meeting.

Reading list

Basic literature will be provided, additional material for the special subjects will be researched by students themselves.

Association in the course directory

MEV W-1

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