Critical Reading in Adv Gender Theory (839P5)
Critical Reading in Advanced Gender Theory
Module 839P5
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This will be an independent reading and discussion module allowing students to recap or extend their knowledge of feminist, gender and queer theory at advanced levels. This will be done through a structure focused on the following themes: identity; sex; culture; speech; experience; violence; and labour. Students will be encouraged to follow a particular topic or analytical thread through the themes, which can form the framework for their term paper. Students will come together in a weekly workshop and participate in small group discussion exercises which will encourage them to communicate their learning and make connections across themes and topics.
Module learning outcomes
Source interesting and cutting-edge reading materials in feminist, gender and queer theory, in relation to their chosen themes and topics
Demonstrate critical engagement with core theoretical debates in relation to their chosen themes and topics
Synthesise ideas and develop original arguments
Critically and reflexively evaluate their own learning and development
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | Autumn Semester Week 7 Mon 16:00 | 30.00% |
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Dara Ruane
Assess convenor, Convenor
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