MA Thesis Gender Studies

Course goals

After completion of the thesis trajectory, the student is capable
A) to demonstrate the necessary analytical and writing skills to present a theoretically sound and intersectionally developed argument in Gender Studies;
B) to present and use in practice a feminist methodological framework;
C) to formulate clearly the central research question of the thesis and provide a convincing answer to it in the thesis;
D) to bring the academic insights of Gender Studies to the professional and societal field.

Content

Only open to students who have completed at least 25 EC of semester I. Other students only after approval.

The final project consists of a written assignment (thesis) in the field of Gender Studies. The thesis needs to suffice in all academic standards (scientific originality and significance, theoretical-methodological framework, thorough analysis of a case study). Students formulate a clear research question based on the knowledge gained throughout their studies. For the process of writing the thesis, students will be supervised by a staff member (supervisor).