279100-01 – Queer - From Theory to Politics
Course Summary:

Since the meaning of the term "queer" changed several decades ago, from a humiliating label to a symbol of resistance and critique, much has been written about the term, which has become a broad epistemological paradigm that challenges the binary between categories of otherness and normality across wide fields of knowledge. The course will examine the term "queer" in relation to constructions of identity such as homosexuality and LGBT (lesbians, gays, transgender, and bisexuals), alongside a critique of identity politics. The rationale of the course focuses on the transition from queer theory as a logic to the conceptual frameworks that constitute it and the politics derived from this theory.

279660-01 – Sexuality, Gender and Space
Course Summary:

The geographical and socio-cultural dimensions are interconnected and influence one another, including the construction of gender as part of this fabric. There are various ways to understand space, which plays a role in shaping and socializing identities. This course will examine the relationship between gender and space, focusing on feminist critique of spatial divisions and the influence of space on gendered power relations. Attention to space allows understanding of how gender power relations are either replicated or challenged. The course will explore spatial practices through a gender lens to understand the organization of power, diversity, and inequality.

279600-01 – Incubator for Feminist Activism
Course Summary:
This course combines critical theoretical discussion on activism, protest, social action, and feminist or gender-based social change with practical experience in the field. We examine approximately seven case studies providing insight into feminist social action, especially in the last twenty years. Through these case studies, various issues will be discussed including body, time, ideology, institution, resources, strategies, local and global perspectives, emotions, online spaces, coalitions, practices, recruitment, continuity, shifting goals, organizational structure, supporters, social networks, human rights, space, ethnicity, class, race, movement, protest, anarchism, barriers, policy, and NGOs.

27994-01 – Feminist Methodology – Advanced Course
Course Summary:
This course addresses advanced research in gender studies, focusing on analysis, interpretation, and theorization of empirical qualitative research materials. Its aim is to provide students with diverse tools and methods for qualitative analysis that will assist them in selecting appropriate methodologies for their master's and doctoral theses, combining empirical data with theoretical knowledge. The course emphasizes practical experience with these tools, aiming to transform empirical texts into innovative articles with academic contributions. Additionally, the course exposes students to various perspectives on qualitative analysis and writing, encouraging critical reading and personal engagement with diverse materials.

279262-01 – Workshop: The Day After the Doctorate
Workshop Summary:
The Gender Program and the Interpretation and Culture Program offer a joint workshop for outstanding doctoral students in advanced stages of research writing—at least two years after proposal approval. The workshop, structured as a dialogue among researchers and engagement with doctoral candidates, aims to equip students with tools for continuing a full or part-time academic career after completing their doctorate. This workshop is taught in collaboration with Prof. Hezki Shoham from the Interpretation and Culture Program.