This course provides students with an introduction to the gendered contours of armed conflict, looking at the different understandings of conflict (from local to the international) to understand how women are often rendered invisible as actors. Through looking at specific approaches to making women visible as actors in a range of conflicts in Asia, Africa and the Middle East students are encouraged to question assumptions about how gender operates in periods of armed conflict, to see the gendered structures of militaries and military behaviour, and of peace making endeavours, to be consistently gendered and yet experienced differently across global settings. Students will learn to use gender as a tool for analysis and to critically engage within institutional initiatives on women, peace and security.

Course leader
Dr Gina Heathcote and Ms Sheri Ann Labenski

Target group
Current students, professionals + leisure learners

Course aim
On successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:Understand the relationship between gender and armed conflictBe able to discuss and analyse the different roles women take up during armed conflicts and how these have different meanings within different cultural contextsBe aware of the international legal framework on women, peace and securityTo develop an understanding of feminist theories on peace and war, including contemporary understanding of gender diversity and transgendered subjects, male victims and the need for intersectional approaches to a feminist peace project

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Please note that summer courses are not accredited by SOAS.Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution and typically our courses receive 3 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system. If you intend to claim credits from your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you enrol. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to award credits rests with your home institution.Assessment will be optional and will vary for each course. Participants will be provided with a certificate of attendance and transcripts will be available on request.

Fee info
GBP 1400: TuitionA tuition fee of 1400 will be charged per 3-week programme. This figure does not include accommodation fees.Application feeA one-off, non-refundable application fee of 60 will be charged to cover administration costs. Please visit the SOAS online store to make your application fee payment.DiscountsAn early bird discount of 10% is available if fees are paid by 31 March 2015.15% discount for SOAS Alumni.20% discount for current SOAS students.Other discounts are available for partner institutions and groups, please contact us for further information.

Scholarships
SOAS, University of London offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in academic courses which are part of sessions 2 and 3 of the SOAS Academic Summer School 2015 programme. These scholarships are in the form of partial fee waivers to cur

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