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On completion of this module students should be able to:
demonstrate a critical understanding of different perspectives within gender studies and social theory under the themes: power, the body, sexuality, labour and identities;
show knowledge and understanding of current debates within gender theory and feminism on these key themes;
display an understanding of current issues for women and men, in different sectors based on social class, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and age;
write a critical essay of 4,000 words based on research and key texts.
A comprehensive module outline will be available to students through Brightspace and will provide a detailed session by session content breakdown to include specific session theme, core and additional readings, module bibliography, assessment details.
In summary the module will explore different perspectives within gender studies, social theory, feminist and queer theory under the broad themes: power, the body, sexuality, labour and identities.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 72 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 104 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Assignment: Group Presentation Project based on module themes. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Essay: End of Semester 3,500-4,000 word essay | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 75 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Ursula Barry | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Aideen Quilty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |