SOW-VSB9052
Two centuries of sex. A history of sexuality in Europe, 1800-2000
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusSOW-VSB9052
Studiepunten (ECTS)5
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen; Gender Studies;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. S.P. Dudink
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. S.P. Dudink
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. S.P. Dudink
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. S.P. Dudink
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2022
Periode
PER2  (07-11-2022 t/m 27-01-2023)
Aanvangsblok
PER2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
  • Students are introduced to central themes in the modern European history of sexuality
  • Students learn to think about contemporary ambivalences around sexuality from a historical perspective
  • Students are introduced to the use of primary sources in the historical study of sexuality
Inhoud
At the start of the 21st century sex seems to be everywhere. This omnipresence of sexuality in our lives and societies is often seen as a sign of the liberation of sexuality from all forms of repression to which it was subjected in the past. However, it also produces anxieties, for instance about the commercialization of sex, about where to draw the limits to sexual liberty, and about the dark sides of sexuality such as violence and disease. In this course we try to explain how we ended up in this contradictory situation. We study, first, why sexuality became such a central issue in European societies in the course of the 19th century. We then concentrate on several aspects of the modern history of sexuality (such as birth control, prostitution, homosexuality, sexual revolution) and link these to general themes in European history (the making of modern science, industrialization, nationalism, colonialism and empire, total war, youth culture). Throughout the course we will use historical primary sources (pamphlets, novels, diaries, pictures, movies, scientific studies, archival material) to guide us through the paradoxical modern history of sexuality.
Niveau
BA 2/3
Voorkennis
At least a full year of prior study in the social sciences or humanities is recommended.
Toetsinformatie
Take-home exam
Bijzonderheden
Weekly assignments
Voorkennis
At least a full year of prior study in the social sciences or humanities is recommended

Verplicht materiaal
Artikelen/teksten ter inzage
Literature is available a week before the start of the course.

Werkvormen
Lectures and seminars
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Algemeen
Combination of lectures and seminars

Sustainability certificate
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Toetsen
Take-home exam
Weging1
ToetsvormTake home tentamen
GelegenhedenBlok PER2, Blok PER3