Gender Politics & Social Rsrch (839P4)
Gender Politics and Social Research
Module 839P4
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module approaches feminist theory and methodology at advanced levels, critically exploring feminist research on a number of different issues and engaging with the politics of the research process itself. As a core module on the Gender Studies MA, it is intended to prepare students for conducting independent research and producing their dissertation. The first half of the module introduces different methodologies and methods, encouraging students to reflect critically on their strengths and weaknesses, and how feminists have used them in the service of political projects. In the second half of the module, students will design research projects on two case-study issues and attempt to operationalise key feminist theories.
Module learning outcomes
Explore how theory might be applied in social research
Think critically about feminist contributions to research methodology
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods
Present complex ideas clearly to their peer group
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111011111 |
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