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CENTRE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CGDS)

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

 

CENTRE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

(CGDS)

 

GUIDELINE FOR POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD)/ MASTERS (M.SC.)/PhD CENTRE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, AND POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD), MASTER (M.SC. & PhD) IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES.

 

 

APRIL 2021 EDITION

HISTORY

Centre for Gender and Development Studies (CGDS) University of Port Harcourt came into being following the de-emerging of former Centre for Conflict and Gender Studies (CCGS) by the university authority in March, 2021. The authority’s reason for de-emerging of the Centre is that each study area should be able to be visible as to attract international and national supports.

The core mandate of this Centre revolves around research, teaching and community service which is stemmed on research thereby providing evidence without creating ambuiguity in the minds of such organizations as to what the Centre stands for.

 

This Centre is wired to make relevant contributions in the area of gender and development through research, teaching and community service by addressing challenges that arise in our society due to power relations between the gender which is a major obstacle to development and an anathema to the improvement in the social status of women in the nation’s development studies. It will further provide ways and means (way forward) for the elimination of practices that hinder and prevent the two groups that make up gender from existing harmoniously thereby enthroning gender equity and inclusiveness.

 

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the Centre is to promote harmonious existence between the males and females by encouraging the complimentarily in their roles thereby bringing about gender equity that will lead to meeting the sustainable development goals of equality of human species.

VISION 

This Centre seeks to be the best in global south when it comes to Gender and Development research, teaching, training and community services. The multi-disciplinary nature of its staff and team of experts. Its ability to establish and carry out responsibilities in compliance with global best practice and professional standards.

MISSION

Our Centre mission is to expose male and female populations to the knowledge of social, cultural, economic and political hindrances to development at the local, national and international levels, in order to attain peaceful co-existence for sustainable development. This will be achieved by the application of relevant skills and competencies toward evidence based policy research in gender and development studies.

RATIONALE /JUSTIFICATION        

The location of gender matters/issues is an index to measure development. The continued hues and cries as occasion by the deprivation, oppression and exclusion of some humans by others especially in the developing nation are undesirable, therefore gender and development practitioners need specialized skills and knowledge in order to bring about gender mainstreaming and ensure national and institutional polices on gender which is needed to bring equality of humans.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME   

the goal of the postgraduate programme is to provide quality graduate training and research that students need to be able to identify challenges gender divide contribute to the under development of people and therefore adopt appropriate measures / strategies to eliminate or bring them to the barest minimum. The specific objectives of the programme include;

1. To deliver high level post-graduate programmes at the Post-graduate Diploma, Masters’ and Doctoral Philosophy levels.
2. To prepare students with theoretical, methodological and practical skills and knowledge in contemporary gender and development studies.
3. To enable those who have interest in gender and development discourses, whose first degrees are not in the opportunity to achieve their desired target
4. To engage in practical projects that build capacity for achieving sustainable development goals through community engagement, dialogue, negotiation and networking.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for be admission into the Post-graduate diploma programme, a candidate must possess a first degree, and/or HND degree with a third class or, pass from any recognized university. For admission into a master’s degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree. The requirements are as stipulated by the school of graduate studies, University of Port Harcourt.

DURATION

The Post Graduate Diploma programme is for a period of twelve months.

The Master’s Degree, a maximum of twenty four months; while the Ph.D. Programmes tests for a maximum of thirty six months. All the programmes run on modular basis.

MODE OF APPLICATION

The request for application form should be made to the centre for Gender and Development Studies, University of Port Harcourt accompanied by the stipulated fee. The applicant’s name, address and desired course written at the reverse side of the receipts.

METHOD OF TEACHING

The course will include lectures, group work, case studies, directed reading, presentation and individual assessment. There will be some video materials utilized to support theoretical concepts in ceruse of the lectures.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

A three – hour examination will be written by each student for each course. Examinations are conducted to enable us test for the student understanding and critical evaluation. A term paper and test shall be part of a continuous assessment.

GRADUATION 

A student shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma if;

1. He/She obtains a cumulative CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point grading scale at the end of the programme
2. He/She has obtained a “Pass” in the project

To obtain a Master’s and /or Doctoral degrees shall follow the school of Graduate Studies guideline to the latter.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

To graduate from the Diploma programme, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 30 credit units. This credit load will include a research project of 6 credits to be completed after the course work, the students are required to take at least 2 elective courses per quarter (module). For the Masters’ and for Ph.D, this is in with the School of Graduate Studies Guidelines.

 

 

 

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF

S/NO.	NAME	QUALIFICATION	AREA OF SPECIALISATION	DESIGNATION
1.	Ifeanacho, M. I.	B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.	Human Resources Management	Professor
2.	Okodudu, B.S..	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. UPH	Development Studies	Professor
3.	Anele, K. A.	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Social Dynamics	Professor
4.	Dr. Heoma Nsirim-Worlu	RNE (Ibadan), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (UPH), PGD (N. Texas)	Development, Studies Environment/ Gender & Conflict Research, Aging Studies.	Senior Lecturer (Director of the Centre)
5.	Abu, O.P.	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Industrial Analysis, Medical Sociology & Social Gerontology	Senior Lecturer
6.	Badey, Dinebari K.	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Development Studies	Senior Lecturer
7.	Dr. Kialee Nyiayaana	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	International Relations	Senior Lecturer (Asst. Director)
8.	Dr. (Mrs) Onyinye O. Durueke	B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. (Ibadan).	Gender Studies/Peace and Conflict Studies.	Senior Lecturer
9.	Dr. Amadi	PhD, M.Sc and B.Sc	Theories	Senior Lecturer
10.	Dr. Wonah	PhD, M.Sc and B.Sc	Development Studies	Senior Lecturer
11.	Dr. C. Erondu	Ph.D, M.Sc and B.Sc	Development Studies	Senior Lecturer

 

 

 

 

          NON-TEACHING STAFF OF CCGS

S/NO.	NAME	QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION
01.	Nwulu Stella Wobiarueri	BA (ED) English Language / (NCE ) English Language/Social Studies	Senior Assistant Registrar (SAR)
02.	Ichendu, Nonye	B.Sc. Accounting	Principal Accountant
03.	Odinaka Nnodim	B.Sc. Computer Sciences	Data Processing Officer
04.	Wiche, Mgbechi	First Leaving Certificate	Caretaker

 

 

 

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

 

1.  QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION:

To qualify for admission into the Post-Graduate Diploma programme, a candidate must possess a third class (3^rd) degree or equivalent level with a CGPA of 1.5 points on 5-point scale of the University of Port Harcourt in any field. For HND background, lower credit pass shall be considered

 

2. DURATION:

The Post-Graduate Diploma programme in Gender and Women Development Studies runs full time for twelve (12) calendar months minimum duration and 24 months maximum duration.

 

3. REQUIREMENTS:

A candidate is required to offer nine (9) taught courses which shall lay emphasis on gender and women development issues. In addition, one seminar paper is to be presented by every candidate before graduation. On successful completion of the programme, each candidate is awarded a PGD Certificate in Gender and Women Development Studies.

 

FIRST QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 701.1	Introduction to Gender and Development Studies	2
2.	GDS 702.1	Gender, Culture and Society	2
3.	GDS 703.1	Male and Masculinity versus Female and Femininity	2
			6

                  

 

SECOND QUARTER

 

S/No.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 704.1	Introduction to Feminist Theory	2
2.	GDS 705.1	Gender, Education and Politics	2
3.	GDS 706.1	Gender Relations in Organizations	2
			6

         

 

THIRD QUARTER

 

S/No.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 707.2	Gender, Science and Technology	2
2.	GDS 712.2	Women and Development	2
3.	GDS 709.2	Gender and Law	2
			6

 

FOURTH QUARTER

S/No.	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 710.2	Introduction to Research Method	3
2.	GDS 711.2	Research Seminar on Domestic Violence	3
3.	GDS 708.2	Individual Research Project	6
			12

 

 

COURSE ASSESSMENT

 

Each course will be assessed on the basis of

1. 30% continuous assessment
2. 70% end of semester written examination. Candidates are expected to obtain a minimum grade of ‘C’ (50%) in each course they registered for and a seminar in order to be qualified for the award of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies. Grades per performance Shall be:

 

A       =       70%  -  100%

B       =       60%  -  69%

C       =       50%  -  59%

F       =       0%  -  49%

 

DIPLOMA CLASSIFICATION

The PGD in Peace and Conflict will be awarded with Distinction, Upper Credit, Lower Credit and a Merit. The cumulative grade point for classification shall be:

       

CLASS OF DIPLOMA   CGPA

 

          Distinction           4.50 – 5.00

          Upper Credit                 4.00 – 4.49

          Lower Credit                  3.50 – 3.99

          Merit                    3.00 – 3.49

          Fail                       1.00 – 2.99

 

 

 

                                      COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

GDS 701.1    INTRODUCTION TO GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

This course aims to highlight the key role women have and can play in economic development. Basic Concept will be looked at like; Gender, Sex, Gender Roles, Gender Equity, Gender Equality and development. Individual, community lands, gender inequalities in development will also be looked at. An introductory survey of conceptual approaches to gender is followed by a treatment of central topics which include; the move from Women in Development (WID) to Gender and Development (WAD) as critical perspectives in development studies, conceptual approaches to households, men and masculinities in development, globalization and women’s employment, gender, state and governance, women’s movements and state-civil society relations, gender, conflict and post-conflict, and finally an appraisal of prospects for gender-aware planning and empowerment.

 

GDS 702.1 GENDERS, CULTURE AND SOCIETY

Examination of the international emergence of the field of women’s studies; the achievements and limitations of scholarly work exploring oppression and discrimination based on sex and sex differences; the development of the category "gender" and its uses and abuses; and the relevance of changing understandings of the term "culture" for the study of women, gender, and/or sexuality across diverse historical periods, regions, nations, and societies. Particular attention devoted to the ways in which "gender" as practice, performance, and representation has differed for women and men according to race, class, and other divisions.

 

GDS 703.1    MALE AND MASCULINITY VERSUS FEMALE AND FEMININITY

Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviours, and roles associated with boys and men. Although masculinity is socially constructed, some research indicates that some behaviour considered masculine is biologically influenced. “Femininities” and “Masculinities” describe gender identities. They describe socio-cultural categories in everyday language; these terms are used differently in biology (see below). Because femininities and masculinities are gender identities, they are shaped by socio-cultural processes, not biology. Femininities and masculinities are plural and dynamic; they change with culture and with individuals. Students will be taught the Single-factor as well as Multi-factorial Approaches to Masculinity and Femininity. We will also at different types of abuses as well as sexual harassment.

 

GDS 704.1   INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORY

This course will familiarize students with some of the key issues, questions, and concepts in feminist thought. The readings included in the syllabus reflect a range of perspectives and methodologies. Through readings and discussions, we will explore the ideas and methods that articulate and define the field of feminist theory. This course is designed to introduce you to some of the canonical texts in feminist thought, and to enhance your ability to think critically about the world we live in. Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions every week. This course fulfils both the “writing intensive” and “philosophy” general education requirements.

 

GDS 705.2   GENDER, EDUCATION AND POLITICS

The course examines feminist theories in relation to male and female participation in education and politics. Critical analysis of both legal and legislative demands of women in both developed and developing countries will be considered.

 

GDS 706.2   GENDER RELATIONS IN ORGANISATIONS

This course focuses on a study of different social relationships among and between males and females in different organisations. Such areas include job position/responsibility, promotions, violence and the like. This provides an opportunity to observe and reflect on the already acquired knowledge.

 

GDS 707.2     GENDER, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

This course’s topic touches on central and controversial issues in our lives and society, namely sex and gender, and particularly interaction between sex and gender and medicine, science, and technology. The main theoretical lenses for the course will include feminist philosophy, critical gender studies, history and philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology. This course will build on the lectures in this year’s Centre for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology series, “Sexing Science, Gendering Technology: Rethinking Sex and Gender in Science, Technology and Medicine.” Students will have opportunities to attend lectures and interact with experts in the field.

 

GDS 712.2   WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT

Women’s role expectations in traditional and modern periods are compared. Particularly, attention is given to role expectations of women in the globalizing world. Discussions include recent policies that focus on women development in the New Millennium. Responses from different developing countries, especially in Africa, are compared in order to identify possible obstacles and propose the way forward.

 

 

GDS 709.2      GENDERS AND LAW

The aim of the course is to analyse legal phenomena from a gender perspective. To achieve this aim, the course starts with a general overview of different gender theories, for example feminist theories, post-modern gender theory and Queer-theories. Starting from these theories particular fields of application of the law where gender has significant importance will be studied. With these theories as a basis field of application is chosen where gender have significant importance. Special attention is directed to issues about equality, affirmative action and discrimination and violence.

 

GDS 710.2       INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS

Areas to be covered include an introduction to the principles of research in gender and women development studies, bearing in mind the multidisciplinary nature; design of research instrument; empirical studies design as well as the qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis, bearing in mind the different approaches for project writing.

 

GDS 711.2 RESEARCH SEMINAR

Independent topics in different areas of interest are to be researched and presented as seminar series. However, chosen topics shall be supervised to be in line with the area of specialization of each candidate.

 

GDS 708.2. INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH: WRITE, SUBMIT AND PRESENT (CORE) – 6 CREDITS 

Every student will write, defend and submit a research project at the end of the course work, leading to the Submission of a project. The topic of research must fall within one of the research areas in peace and conflict studies.

 

 

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

 

1. QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION:

 

The qualification for admission into the Master of Arts programme will be considered as follows:

• A candidate must possess at least a Second Class Lower Division (2²), in Gender and Development Studies or a degree in Social Sciences/Humanities/Education from any recognized Tertiary Institution, with a CGPA of 3.00 on 5-point scale of the University of Port Harcourt.
• A candidate must possess the University of Port Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies, with a minimum grade of merit.

 

2. DURATION:

 

   The Master’s Degree Programme in Gender and Development Studies shall run full time for one year minimum duration and two years maximum. On the other hand, the Part-time will run for two years minimum duration and four years maximum duration.

 

3. REQUIREMENTS:

 

For the Master’s Degree programme, a candidate is required to offer eight (8) taught courses, including Seminar and Thesis, all of which shall focus on gender and women development issues. On successful completion, each candidate is awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Gender & Development Studies.

 

 

FIRST QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 801.1	Feminist Theories	3
2.	SGS 801.1	ICT and Scientific Research	2
3.	GDS 803.1	Introduction to Gender and Development Studies	3
			8

                  

 

 

SECOND QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 804.1	Race and Culture in Africa	3
2.	GDS 810.1	Gender Issues in Health	3
3.	SGS 801.2	Entrepreneurship and Management	2
			8

    

 

THIRD QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 805.2	Gender, Peace and Conflict Management	3
2.	GDS 806.2	Advanced Theories in Gender and Development Studies.	3
3.	GDS 807.2	Gender and STEM	3
			9

                                                             

 

FOURTH QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 812.2	Seminar on Gender and Globalization	3
2.	GDS 809.2	Seminar on Globalisation and the Environment.	3
3.	GDS 811.2	Research Methods in Gender and Development Studies	3
4.	GDS 808.2	Individual Dissertation	6
			15

                                                                                          

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

GDS 801.1: FEMINIST THEORIES

The course explores information on contemporary feminist debate as presented Structuralism, Marxism and Socio-cultural studies, to mention a few. The main objective is to analyse unequal conditions of male and female population in society. It provides an opportunity to critical issues such as sexuality, values and identity. The Nigerian context of feminist theory is equally discussed.

 

GDS 803.1 INTRODUCTION TO GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Gender is encountered in every aspect of our lives. It informs public debate, legislation, how much money we earn, who dies younger and our exposure to risk and sexual violence. The course examines contemporary gender relations in Nigerian society, in our everyday lives, the school, the workplace, and the home. To what extent can we explain these relations in terms of women's and men's choices and to what extent in terms of masculinities and femininities, laws and institutions, and the distribution of power and resources in Nigerian society? The ways that ethnicity, 'race' and class modify and give meaning to gender debates in an Nigerian and international context will also be a central concern.

 

GDS 804.2 RACE AND CULTURE IN AFRICA

Topics should concentrate on contemporary issues in different parts of Africa to be able to compare and contrast different experiences of gender and development issues with local experiences such as anatomy and control, equality of educational opportunity, stratification and employment opportunity, gender and occupational choice, etc.

 

GDS 805.2 GENDER, PEACE AND CONFLICT

This course focuses on the intersection between gender and peace and conflict research. It aims to develop students’ abilities to understand the complex role that gender plays in patterns of war and peace. Gender is defined as the “socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women” The course will explore topics such as gendered differences in participation and suffering; sexual violence in armed conflict; the social and political variation associated with gender equality goals and outcomes; the challenges of peacekeeping; women’s participation in conflict resolution; and implications for peace building and transitional justice.

 

GDS 810.1    GENDER ISSUES ON HEALTH

To realize gender equality in health care, sex and gender dimension needs to be integrated in all aspects of research and clinical practice. This course brings together experts from a multitude of disciplines including clinical, basic science, public health and policy and provides participants with resources that will assist them in developing and strengthening gender-equal clinical care and research programs. The course will focus on the critical health issues for women and men through the life cycle, challenges of integrating sex and gender from the health research, practice, and policy perspectives, as well as strategies to address these challenges.

 

GDS 807.2. GENDER AND STEM

This course examines the historical path of the subject matter and how men and women’s lives have been impacted in the process of developing The Third World Nations. It will evidentially using statistics to expose how STEM contributes to the incorporation of our region to global economic and political systems of the globe. The course begins with theoretical and concept clarifications, inhibitors to the effective utilisation of STEM in national development and thereby make recommendations that will bring out development of the nation.

 

GDS 812.2SEMINAR ON GENDER AND GLOBALISATION

The concept of globalization is examined. The course introduces gender issues in development, particularly with reference to developing areas where poverty, high illiteracy rate, unemployment, underemployment and early retirement appear to be common, yet the effort is to achieve partnership between and among nations. In addition, both feminist and queer theories are considered as issues of nationality, ethnicity, race and sexuality are discussed in the effort to identify a universal ground to effectively accommodate male and female population in the globalized world.

 

GDS 809.2   SEMINAR ON GLOBALISATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

This course exposes students to the various issues relating to the environment, especially environment protection and preservation. It will also examine the role of environmental groups and NGOs to ensure that big corporations reduce greenhouse emission significantly. The course shall highlight the difficulties and challenges faced by poor and developing countries in ensuring that advanced countries enforce Laws against environmental pollution due to greenhouse emission.

 

GDS 811.2   RESEARCH METHODS ON GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Gender plays a major role in structuring societies. It is also an innovative concept that grasps sexual differentiation and reproduction of inequalities between men and women in an increasingly numerous and varied number of fields. The development of a genuine interdisciplinary approach around these questions has contributed to the emergence of an impressive range of theories and methods. However, the plurality of institutional contexts in which gender is mobilised as well as its privileged but complex relationship with the different branches of feminist theorization and practice make it sometimes difficult to use. If, in theory, any situation or phenomenon is likely to be subject of a gender analysis, the choice and establishment of a method is certainly an issue in itself. The aim of this course is to introduce students to research methods in gender studies. It teaches different ways of mobilising the concept in order to produce a critical emancipatory knowledge. It also examines the epistemological challenges of the research process in the context of gender studies. The aim is to equip students so that they can carry out their own reflections on a subject of their choice. The course also examines whether and how research methods involving gender lead to doing research in a “different” way.

 

GDS 808.2       SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL DISSERTATION

 

A candidate’s choice of topic must be related to his area of specialisation., and the work must be original

 

Ph.D. IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Eligible candidate for admission into the Ph.D Programme must possess a Master’s Degree in Gender & Development Studies from recognised University and should have an average score of 60% or its equivalent grade. Candidates who possess a Master’s degree in other fields of study must also have a postgraduate diploma or Master’s Degree in Gender and Development Studies with a minimum of grade “C” to qualify for admission. Admission will also be based on interview performance.

 

1. METHOD OF APPLICATION

 

Same as in the Masters programme, the PhD candidate must in addition submit a proposed plan of research along with his/her application.

 

1.02   DURATION OF PROGRAMME

 

1. The Full-Time Ph.D programme in Gender and Development Studies should run for a minimum if Six (6) Semester or a maximum of Ten (10) semesters.

 

2. The Part-time programme should run for a minimum of Eight (8) semester, and a maximum of Twelve (12) semesters.

                                               

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

 

A candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded a Ph.D. degree in Gender and Development Studies.

 

1. To proceed to Ph.D. candidacy, a candidate must pass a comprehensive upgrading examination at a minimum score of CGPA of 4.0 or 60%.

 

2. A candidate who after two attempts fails a comprehensive examination shall be asked to withdraw.

 

3. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy enables a student with an interest to carry out independent, original research culminating in a thesis. This programme is usually completed within three years. A PhD thesis should not exceed 100,000 words and must be a thorough, comprehensive and original study of a topic or issue which makes a significant contribution to the knowledge of the particular field.   

 

 

FIRST QUARTER

 

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 900.1	Advanced Feminist Theories	3
2.	GDS 901.1	Gender and Domestic Violence	3
3.	GDS 902.1	Gender and Development	3
4.	SGS 903.1	ICT in Research	2
			11

 

 

 

 

SECOND QUARTER

 

1.	GDS 904.1	Research Methods in Gender & Development Studies	3
2.	GDS 905.1	Theories and Concepts of Gender and Development Studies	3
ELECTIVE COURSES ( CHOOSE ONE)
3	GDS 906.1	Gender Violence, Law and Social Justice	3
4.	GDS 907.1	Gender and the Environment	3
			9

 

 

THIRD QUARTER

 

S/NO	Course Code	Course Title (Core Courses)	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 908.2	Gender and Religion	3
2.	GDS 909.2	Gender and Governance	3
3	GDS 910.2	Gender Mainstreaming and Nation Building	3
			9

 

     FOURTH QUARTER

S/No	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit
1.	GDS 912.2	Research Seminar	3
2.	GDS 913.2	Gender, Migration and Human Trafficking	3
3.	GDS 916.2	Individual  Thesis	6
ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ONE)
4	GDS 914.2	Gender, Culture and Human Development	3
5	GDS 915.2	Gender and Health Issues	3
			15

 

 COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR Ph.D. IN GENDER STUDIES

 

FIRST SEMESTER

CGS 900.1. ADVANCED FEMINIST THEORIES

The course explores information on contemporary feminist debate as presented by Structuralism, Marxism and Socio-cultural studies to mention a few. The main objective is to analyse unequal conditions of male and female population in society. It provides an opportunity to critical issues such as sexuality, values and identity. The Nigerian context of feminist theory is equally discussed.

GDS 901.1. GENDER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

This course will explore violence against women, focusing specifically on domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, and human trafficking. Additionally, the course will examine issues related to same-sex violence and cross-cultural abuse, how violence against women becomes normalised, and the role of male allies (HE FOR SHE).

GDS 902.1. GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

In this course we will analyse the varieties of women experiences in contemporary world, consider how gender relations may be changing, and investigate the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces that shape our lives relative to gender (power relation). Feminist thinking within and across academic disciplines frames the exploration of these topics. We will also explore relations of inequality organised along lines of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, sexuality, ability, appearance, age, and other categories of difference, in addition to gender.

SGS 903.1. RESEARCH IN RESEARCH

This course is School of Graduate Studies’ and it is compulsory for all the students and a success in this course guarantee’s the graduation of the student. It will expose the students on how to carry out their research and in line with international best practice standards.

 

GDS 904.1.  RESEARCH METHODS IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

This course covers all the principles of research with particular reference to gender and development studies, bearing in mind the multi-disciplinary nature of the programme. This will capture designing of research instrument; empirical studies design; qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis and different approaches for project writing.

GDS 905.1. THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

The course introduces the students to the concepts and theories used in the gender and development studies. It traces the evolution of the discipline and its main concerns; as well as it orients the main philosophical thoughts and social science theories that impacted on the evolution of gender and development studies as an academic discipline.

(ELECTIVE COURSES – CHOOSE ONE)

GDS 906.1.  GENDER VIOLENCE, LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE     

This course offers an in-depth examination of the phenomenon of gender-motivated violence. Following a survey of the prevalence and varieties of sexual violence and coercion around the world, we consider questions such as: How, if at all, is violence against women different from other types of violence? How effective have been legal strategies to address violence against women, and what shifts in thinking about gender-motivated violence would be necessary finally to eradicate it? How does the toleration of sexual violence shape people’s expectations and sense of entitlements? What are the implications of gender-based violence for the constitutional guarantee of equal protection of the laws? Does equal protection itself have a gendered meaning and impact? Among the types of violence against women we will consider are: intimate-partner violence; domestic homicide; prostitution; rape; sex trafficking; and violence facilitated by the Internet.

 

GDS 907.1   Gender and the Environment

This course will compare relationships between gender and the environment in a developed country, the U.S., and a developing country, Nigeria.  We will look at the history of gender constructions of nature and natural resources and their relationship to environmental practices. We will examine the disproportionate impact of environmental destruction on women and children, particularly from poor and minority communities, as well as rapidly changing ideas and practices about environmental degradation and climate change. 

 

SECOND SEMESTER

 

GDS 909.2 GENDER AND RELIGION

The theme of gender and religion preoccupies increasingly academic research as well as the public sphere, in institutional, national, and global contexts. This course's focus is the intertwining of gender and religion, and various positioned attempts to comprehend and see through, or beyond, the tangle. We are concerned with religious realities in their own terms: gendered visions of power in mythic, symbolic, and ritual phenomena. We also want to consider the ways religious realities reflect and mould gender roles and gender hierarchies in society, and the ways political and economic conditions influence these configurations.

 

910.2 GENDER AND GOVERNANCE

Students will be taught how governance in this nation and beyond had been and this will enable them to identify any gap based on gender in this area. This course aims to introduce you to the various approaches and assumptions that are implicit in the phrase Gender and Governance. It also seeks to know why the popular argument that women should be given opportunity to participate in the governance of where ever they may be. Any myths and misconceptions surrounding women participating effectively in governance in this region will be cleared.

 

GDS 911.2. GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND NATION BUILDING

This course will scholarly conceptualise major concepts relevant to it, identify the link between the subject matter. It will also find out and elaborate on gender policies and programmes and explore if gender mainstreaming is actualized in Nigeria. If yes, how has it contributed to the development/ transformation of the nation and if no, identify and expatiate on the limiting factor(s) and then proffer solution(s). it will further identify nations where gender is mainstreamed and thus draw the comparison as to how such influences the quality of life of the people. Any other useful and relevant points to enhance and improve the standard of living of the people will be addressed.

GDS 912.2      Research Seminar

Independent topics in different areas of interest are to be researched and presented as seminar. However, chosen topics shall be supervised to be in line with the area of specialization of each student.

GDS 999.2       Supervised Thesis

Every student will write, submit, and defend a research at the end of the course work, leading to the submission of a dissertation. The topic of research must fall within one of the research areas in Gender and development studies and the work must be adjudged to be original to the student

GDS 913.2   Gender, Migration and Human Trafficking

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the identification and understanding of what it means to be ‘taking into account the gender perspective, to strengthen the prevention of this crime and protection of the victims thereof’, as required in Article 1 of European Union (EU) Directive 2011/36/EU on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Protecting its Victims in the context of the EU Strategy (COM (2012) 286 final) Towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings. The study addresses the five priorities of the EU Strategy: identifying, protecting, and assisting victims of trafficking; stepping up the prevention of trafficking in human beings; better law enforcement; enhanced coordination and cooperation among key actors and policy coherence; and increased knowledge of an effective response to emerging concerns. Through narratives, case studies and secondary data from different regions and countries, it points out the very different significance of female labour migration compared to men’s. On-going conflicts and forcible displacement against ‘newcomers’, where women are particularly vulnerable, are discussed, as are the complexities of ethnic identity. This book will give readers a comprehensive idea of the scale and complexity of women’s migration today. The study identifies and draws on EU law and policy competence in gender equality in its identification of the gender dimensions of trafficking. The gender dimensions are clustered into five issues: gender specificity and equal treatment; gender expertise, gender balance in decision-making and gender mainstreaming; the relationship between prostitution and trafficking; gendered policy fields and strategic priorities; gendered systems and the theory of prevention.

 

Elective Courses (Choose one)

 

GDS 914.2 GENDERS, CULTURE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The main objective of this study is to present cultural concepts, traditions and practices as important determinants of development in Africa. It is also aimed at enunciating how cultural knowledge and traditional practices structure and shape gender relations. Other specific objectives include a review of diverse definitions of culture and development concepts as they intertwine to form a framework for assessing the increasing awareness of the need to mainstream cultural approaches to development strategies in Africa. Another important objective is to reveal the centrality of cultural approach to development in the on-going international call for an inclusive gender and development strategy to enhance sustainability. The new emphasis on cultural approach to development can be traced to the World Conference on Cultural Policies (MONDIACULT) held in Mexico City in 1982 and the subsequent declaration of the United Nations Decade of Culture. This global awareness has contributed to the global reawakening to the centrality of culture to any meaningful progress in the development process.

 

GDS 915.2 GENDER AND HEALTH ISSUES

In this course, we will examine woman’s health issues from multiple standpoints, theories, and methods, drawing upon perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, and sciences. Students will have the opportunity to meet and engage with subjects experts from across the University and beyond. Together, we will investigate, interrogate, and critique research and research methodologies related to specific health issues experienced primarily by women1. Through dialogue and debate, critical thinking skills will enhance as dominant lines of scholarship and innovative methodologies are considered across disciplinary domains and epistemologies.   

 

1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

(a) The University shall investigate alleged instances of academic misconduct in a manner which is fair, consistent, and transparent.

(b) The University defines three levels of academic misconduct:

 i. Level One: A first instance of academic misconduct where a student’s actions may be regarded as unintentional or naïve and contributed to by a lack of understanding of acceptable academic practice.

ii. Level Two: A repeat instance of academic misconduct and/or academic misconduct where a student’s actions are perceived to be intentional and where the student could reasonably be expected to understand academic practice.

iii. Level Three: Academic misconduct in which actions are perceived as being intentional and of an extremely serious nature including instances of falsification, impersonation and/or purchasing of assessment.

(c) Notwithstanding the definitions provided in clause 1(b), any academic misconduct which occurs in a final examination and from which a student gains a demonstrable academic advantage, shall be considered Level Two or Level Three misconduct.

(d) Consistent with the University’s Academic Integrity Policy, Level One misconduct will be treated in an educative manner. Level Two and Three misconduct will result in disciplinary sanctions.

 

2. TYPES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

(A) PLAGIARISM:

i. copying or cutting and pasting the work of others, from one or more sources, without clearly indicating the source (this includes paper and electronic sources as well as visual materials).

ii. Using very close paraphrasing of sentences or whole passages without referencing the original work,

 iii. Using another person’s ideas, work, or research data without acknowledgment,

iv. Copying computer files, algorithms, or computer code without clearly indicating their origin

v. Submitting another student’s work in whole or in part, where this is not specifically permitted in the course outline.

vi. Submitting work that has been written by someone else on a student’s behalf.

 

(B) UNAUTHORISED COLLABORATION

Presenting group work in any form of assessment where individual answers are required. This does not include assessment tasks where students are expressly required or permitted to present the results of collaborative work. Unless it is explicitly stated otherwise, each student’s answers should be in their own words.

(C) MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS OF SINGLE ASSESSMENT:

Submitting substantially the same work for multiple assessments; presenting work submitted previously at the University or another educational institution.

(D) IMPERSONATION:

Getting someone else to participate in any assessment on one’s behalf, including getting someone else to sit a test or examination on one’s behalf.

(E) USE OF UNAUTHORISED MATERIALS:

Using notes, books, or other material in the completion of assessment unless expressly permitted to do so; taking calculators, computers or other equipment into a test or examination unless expressly permitted to do so.

(F) ASSISTING OTHERS IN ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:

i. impersonating another student in a test or examination

ii. writing an assignment for another student

iii. giving answers to another student in a test, examination, or any other assessment by any direct or indirect means

iv. allowing another student to copy answers in a test, examination, or any other assessment.

 

(G) MISREPRESENTATION:

Feigning disability, temporary illness or injury or exceptional circumstances beyond one’s control, and then claiming special conditions and/or special consideration.

 

(H) PURCHASING ASSESSMENT:

Submitting for assessment material obtained from commercial essays, assignment services, other students, or any other source.

(I)  FALSIFICATION:

Falsifying the results of one’s research or laboratory assignments; presenting as       true or accurate material that one knows to be false or inaccurate.

(J) BREACH OF ETHICS:

A breach of a duty of confidentiality, privacy, or the terms of any ethical approvals.

(K) OTHER MISCONDUCTS:

Actions that are deemed to contravene the values and accepted practices associated with academic integrity.

 

VISITING LECTURERS AND PARTNERS

The Centre will draw expertise and occasional guest lecturers from the Gender and Development Studies Programme, University of Ibadan; and Institute of Gender and Development, Abuja. The Centre will also collaborate with West African Civil Society Institute (WACSI), Ghana, West Africa Network for Peace building (WANEP) and Open Society Initiative of West Africa (OSIWA), Nigeria, Partnership Initiative for Peace Building in the Niger Delta (PIND), etc.

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