Genders and Sexualities

Cod y Modiwl
GS20220
Teitl y Modiwl
Genders and Sexualities
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Emma Sheppard
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Yvonne Ehrstein
Dr Emma Sheppard

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Group Case Study Poster: - In assigned groups of 2-3, students will complete a case study; the process of identifying and writing a case study will be modelled in seminars. 1600 Words 40%
Asesiad Semester Recorded Presentation and supporting documentation: - Students will choose from pre-set questions and record a presentation 10 minutes in length (a minimum of 9, and maximum of 11 minutes). Students will also be required to produce an accurate transcript of the presentation, and include a reference list of works cited. The skills of recording a presentation through PowerPoint and transcribing recordings will be developed in seminars. 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Recorded Presentation: Students will choose from pre-set questions and record a presentation 10 minutes in length. Students will also be required to produce an accurate transcript of the presentation, and include a reference list of works cited. The skills of recording a presentation through PowerPoint and transcribing recordings will be developed in seminars. 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Individual Case Study Poster: Students will complete a case study relating to topics covered within weeks 1-5; the process of identifying and writing a case study will be modelled in seminars. 1000 Words 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with relevant literature from sociology and other relevant fields
  2. Evaluate and engage critically with different perspectives on gender and sex/sexuality, in various areas of social life
  3. Carry out analysis of current events and/or popular media , with reference to appropriate sociological theory and concepts of gender and sexuality

Disgrifiad cryno

‘Genders and Sexualities’ introduces students to contemporary controversies and key historical debates in the sociology of gender. The module takes an intersectional approach, arguing that genders and sexualities intersect with other social dimensions such as ‘race’/ ethnicity, class and age. Students will learn how to think critically about gender and sexuality in relation to social institutions, culture and identity.

Cynnwys

Possible topics covered in the module include (but are not limited too) :
- feminism and feminist theories
- gender and sexuality in the workplace
- masculinities and femininities
- fatherhood, motherhood, and parenting
- looking beyond the binary: trans and nonbinary lives
- gender, sexuality, and digital lives
- embodied gender

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail Writing a short document as a group
Gallu digidol Recording a presentation in PowerPointTranscription - including awareness of basic access issues for recorded material
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol critical reading, writing, and analysis - as part of seminar participation and assessment
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Knowledge of sociology of genders and sexualities

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 5