Calendar 2005–06

382 Part 5 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies Courses Offered First Year 1. Gender Studies : Theory and Methodology 2. Requirements of the participating department Second Year 1. Advanced Topics in Gender Studies I & II 2. Thesis 3. Requirements of the participating department MA Programme in Women’s Studies This programme aims to teach students the basic theories of women’s studies and to equip them with essential analytical tools for understanding gender issues. It will familiarize them with the analysis of gender role construction and its importance in shaping human behaviour, social development and public policy. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad base of understanding for individuals who have little or no prior exposure to women’s studies in their undergraduate training. The programme provides for both full-time and part- time studies. Courses Offered (A) Required Courses 1. Gender Studies : Theory 2. Gender Studies : Methodology 3. Contemporary Women’s Issues (B) Elective Courses 1. Advanced Topics in Gender Studies I 2. Advanced Topics in Gender Studies II 3. Women and Literature 4. Gender and Society 5. Psychology of Gender 6. Media and Gender Representations 7. Gender, Law, and Politics 8. Gender and History 9. Gender and Language 10. Gender in Asia 11. Gender and Culture 12. Feminism and Civil Society 13. Genders and Sexualities in Asia