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- Demonstrate an understanding of the objectives, stakes, and tactics of media activism in digital culture
- Demonstrate a strong theoretical grasp of the political-economic and social contexts into which media activism intervenes and their relation to activist practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of digital media activism and of the impact of technological change on approaches to organising
- Develop knowledge and skills of key research approaches in studying feminist digital activism
Introduction to activism in the information age
Historical and theoretical development of digital activism
Feminist digital activism
Critically reviewing studies on digital activism
Cultural politics and digital activism
Challenging rape, sexual violence and harassment online
Digital activism and authoritarian regimes
Transnational activism and hashtag politics
Activism, representation and inequalities
Research methods and approaches in feminist digital activism
The future of feminist digital activism
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 100 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Class contribution | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Assignment: 5 mins Video or Podcast: based on specified topics related to gender activism. Includes a 500 word abstract that explains the focus and objectives of the exercise, as well as the knowledge gained. | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Essay: Essay: 2500 - 3000 word essay based on the concepts, issues and theoretical frameworks covered over the course of the module. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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