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On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Analyse and discuss a range of approaches to feminist and queer theory
- Examine literary and cultural texts through the lenses of feminist and queer theory
- Show knowledge and understanding of the historical and theoretical relations between feminist and queer theory
- Demonstrate skills and confidence in reading theoretical texts and applying theoretical concepts
- Write clear and thoughtful academic prose with respect for scholarly accuracy and referencing conventions
Topics may include:
theories of gender and sex
trans feminist thought
social reproduction theory
emotional labour
Black feminist thought
vegan feminism
ecofeminism
xenofeminism
postfeminism
homonationalism
queer ecology
queer temporalities
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 78 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Two thinkpieces, of 1,000 words total, using theoretical texts and concepts discussed in class to interpret current news, media or political events, or students' own experiences. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Students will keep a reflective journal over the course of the module, total 1,500 words (around 150 words per week). Journal entries can be developed into submissions for the thinkpiece assignment. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Essay: End of trimester essay, 3-3,500 words. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Essay consultations will be available for all students in the final week. Students are encouraged to discuss essay or thinkpiece ideas in office hours or over email at any point in the trimester to receive feedback and guidance. Class activities will help students to prepare for the module assessments. Continuous formative feedback will be given in seminars.