FF:SJ1B021 Sexism in Spanish - Course Information

SJ1B021 Sexism is Spanish Language

Extent and Intensity

1/1/4. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

doc. Mgr. Petr Stehlík, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Petr Stehlík, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Mon 10:00–11:40 J21

Prerequisites (in Czech)

! SJ0B634 Sexism in Spanish Language

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, B-FI) (2)
• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, B-HS)
• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, B-SJ_) (3)
• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, N-FI) (2)
• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, N-HS)
• Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, N-SJ_) (3)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, N-SJU_) (3)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Spanish Language and Literature (programme FF, N-SS) (2)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to study different manifestation of sexism in Spanish language, mainly in writen expression. Students will study in tetx samples different manifestation of this phenomenon and will learn how to avoid it.

Learning outcomes

Based on the acquired knowledge, students will be able to recognize potentially sexist elements in Spanish and to avoid them using alternative gender-neutral language means.

Syllabus

• History of sufragette and femenist movement.
• Feminism in linguistics.
• Andocentrism and sexism.
• Language sexism.
• Differences in mens speech and womens speech.
• Some proposals to avoid sexism in language.

Literature

• García Meseguer, A. (1994): ?Es sexista la lengua espańola? Una investigación sobre el género gramatical, Barcelona, Paidós.
• Suardiaz, D.E. (2002): El sexismo en la lengua espańola, Zaragoza, Libros Pórtico.
• Lakoff, R. (1995): El lenguaje y el lugar de la mujer, 2a ed., Barcelona, Hacer Editorial.
• Calero, Ma. A. (1999): Sexismo linguístico. Análisis y propuestas ante la discriminación sexual en el lenguaje, Madrid, Narcea.
• Lozano, I. (1995): Lenguaje femenino, lenguaje masculino. ?Condiciona nuestro sexo la forma de hablar?, Madrid, Minerva.

Teaching methods

Lecture: detailed exposition on manifestations of linguistic sexism in Spanish and analysis of different recommendations to avoid this form of discimination.

Assessment methods

Exam: written (based on the exposed and commented themes).

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

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