Module Identifier |
IP32520 |
Module Title |
INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORIES |
Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
Co-ordinator |
Ms Pauline Ewan |
Semester |
Intended for use in future years |
Next year offered |
N/A |
Next semester offered |
N/A |
Pre-Requisite |
IP31220 |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 11 Hours 11 x 1 hour |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 10 Hours 10 x 1 hour |
Assessment |
Essay | 1 x 3,000 word essay | 50% |
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Exam | 2 Hours | 50% |
Objectives
The objectives of the module are both subject specific and general. The latter include the development of oral skills through general seminar discussions, written skills via an assessed essay and examination, and research skills because of the need at all stages in this module to utilise complex material.
The subject specific objectives involve the attainment by the end of the module of an honours level, an ability to discuss the following:
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varying theoretical approaches to feminism;
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a working knowledge of the different approaches to the specific issues looked at.
10 ECTS Credits
Brief description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to theories of feminism. Since the re-emergence of feminism in the west in the 1960s and its establishment as an academic subject, a wide range of feminist theories has developed from the more recognisable liberal varieties to the more controversial postmodern feminisms. This module will introduce a selection of these theories. We will also look at some specific issues such as: women and medicine, science and technologies and sexualities.
Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to theories of feminism.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
S Kemp and J Squires.
Feminisms.
Natasha Walter.
The New Feminism.