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Language and Gender

Code: 106982
Credits: 6

2026/2027

Degree programme	Type	Course
Sociocultural Gender Studies	FB	1

Contact lecturer

Name :: Patricia Garcia Garcia
Email :: patricia.garcia.garcia@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

Students must have the necessary language knowledge to be able to express themselves correctly both in writing and orally.

Objectives

This course aims to foster a critical reflection on how language and discourse contribute to the construction and production of gender. Its main goal is to examine language as a cultural, conventional, and evolving product that both shapes and is shaped by social practices and differences.

Learning outcomes

CM17 (Use inclusive discursive resources in work, education and spaces for coexistence.) Use inclusive discursive resources in work, education and spaces for coexistence.
CM39 (Solve problems in the professional sphere using positive and inclusive communicative practices.) Solve problems in the professional sphere using positive and inclusive communicative practices.
KM70 (Recognise the power language has to influence the construction of gender.) Recognise the power language has to influence the construction of gender.
SM19 (Recognise the referential universe of written and oral texts, literary and non-literary, and in different languages.) Recognise the referential universe of written and oral texts, literary and non-literary, and in different languages.
SM20 (Propose mechanisms to promote the use of non-sexist language in educational settings.) Propose mechanisms to promote the use of non-sexist language in educational settings.
SM21 (Use language in a way that does not discriminate against any gender identity.) Use language in a way that does not discriminate against any gender identity.
SM22 (Produce an organised and politically correct speech, orally and in writing, in the relevant language and accurately using the necessary vocabulary.) Produce an organised and politically correct speech, orally and in writing, in the relevant language and accurately using the necessary vocabulary.

I. Introduction to Glottopolitics. Language as a site of social, political, and symbolic struggle. Linguistic sexism. Debates and proposals for the non-sexist use of language.

II. Writing as a Contested Site within Cultural Fields. Gender stereotypes.

III. Language, Normativity, and Subversion. Queer perspectives.

IV. The Coloniality of Language. Racial stereotypes.

Learning activities and methodology

Title	Hours	ECTS
Autonomous work	45	1.8
Lessons, seminars and supervised practice	45	1.8
Reading and analysis of texts	45	1.8
Mandatory tutorials	15	0.6

Directed activities, consisting of theoretical classes, debates and classroom practice.
Autonomous activities, including the reading of the proposed texts.
Supervised activities, which includes the preparation of a critical work.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title	Weight	Learning outcomes
Critical essay	20%	KM70, SM20, SM21
Examen 1	40%	CM17, CM39, KM70, SM19, SM20, SM21, SM22
Exam 2	40%	CM17, CM39, KM70, SM19, SM21, SM22

Continuous Assessment activities, description, and weighting of each component:

Written exam 1: A written test focused on the comprehension of the compulsory readings. The instructor will inform students of the date at the beginning of the semester. 40%
Written exam 2: A synthesis exam to evaluate both theoretical and practical content. The instructor will inform students of the date at the beginning of the semester. 40%
Critical Assignment: This assignment will assess the practical application and consolidation of proposals for the non-sexist use of language. The instructor will announce the deadline at the beginning of the semester. 20%

REVISION and RESIT EXAM

On carrying out each evaluation activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.

To be eligible for the resit, students must have been previously assessed in a set of activities that account for at least two-thirds of the total grade (CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT).

Students will obtain a not assessed/not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30 % of the assessment items.

USE OF AI TOOLS

This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks such as bibliographic or content-based searches, text correction or translations. In the case of subjects in a Modern Languages degree, use of translation must be specifically authorised by the teacher. Other specific situations may be contemplated, as deemedappropriate by the teacher. The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.

A good command of the language, both oral and written, is required. Spelling and grammatical errors will negatively affect the final grade.

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