Anthropology of reproduction 3002-KON2024K22-OG

Knowledge
The student:
Understands the methodological and ethical requirements for conducting research on issues related to gender and sexuality.
Has familiarity with literature on reproductive justice.
Is aware of the cultural and historical contexts of the phenomena discussed.

Skills
The student:
Can apply anthropological tools to analyze cultural determinants of sexuality and reproduction.
Can identify ideological influences on concepts of fertility and reproductive studies and assess their impact on public discourse.
Can engage reflectively in public debates on reproductive rights and the associated cultural aspects.

Social Competences
The student:
Can organize their own work and provide constructive feedback on the work of others.
Is committed to adhering to high ethical standards in research and teamwork.

Course Requirements

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. Students are permitted two absences per semester, whether excused or unexcused. Students with three to five absences must make up for them as directed by the instructor. More than five absences, even if excused, will result in failure to complete the course unless the student has been granted an Individual Study Arrangement (ISA) based on a recommendation from the Office for Persons with Disabilities, allowing up to 50% absences.

Assessment:
Participation and engagement during classes, including discussions and co-organizing workshops.
Completion of tasks assigned via Google Classroom.
Active contribution to teamwork.
Some sessions, especially with guest speakers, may be held online (via Zoom).

Workload:
Class participation: 30 hours (1 ECTS).
Class preparation: 30 hours (1 ECTS).
Teamwork: 30 hours (1 ECTS).
Total: 90 hours (3 ECTS).

Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools:
The use of artificial intelligence in presentations must comply with §3 and §4 of Resolution No. 98 of the University Education Council of December 8, 2023. Given that a core competency developed in programs offered by the Faculty of Polish Studies is proficient and professional use of written Polish, particularly in an academic style, the use of AI systems for text correction, editing, generation, or bibliography creation is strictly prohibited.

– Radkowska-Walkowicz M. Doświadczenie in vitro. Niepłodność i nowe technologie reprodukcyjne w perspektywie antropologicznej, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 2013 (fragment).
– Alice M. Miller, Seksualne, lecz nie reprodukcyjne. Prawa seksualne a prawa reprodukcyjne, w: Antropologia seksualności. Teoria, etnografia, zastosowanie, red. A Kościańska, przeł. M. Petryk, WUW, Warszawa 2012.
– Ewelina Wejbert-Wąsiewicz, Jakie wnioski można wyciągnąć z badań socjologicznych na temat aborcji?, w: A jak hipokryzja. Antologia tekstów o aborcji, władzy, pieniądzach i sprawiedliwości, red. C. Snochowska-Gonzalez, Wydawnictwo O Matko!, Warszawa 2011.
– Krystyna Dzwonkowska-Godula, Sprawiedliwość reprodukcyjna – od feministycznego postulatu do naukowej koncepcji, „Avant” 2020, nr 3.
– Agnieszka Król, Niepełnosprawność i sprawiedliwość reprodukcyjna. Zarys wybranych zagadnień dotyczących kobiet z niepełnosprawnościami, „Studia de Cultura” 2018, nr 1.

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

• Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
• Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
• Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
• Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
• Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
• Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3002-KON2024K22-OG in USOSweb