University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged

The module seeks to introduce students to a range of debates concerning women, writing and gender through history. The set texts embrace a variety of generic forms, and reflect upon such questions as the 'problem' of woman's voice. Central to many of the works are such concerns as the role of woman in marriage and civic society, the importance of education, and the tension between domestic ideology and female desire. Central to these works is a concern with constructions of femininity and masculinity and in conjunction with EN5112, the module will also examine current critical debates surrounding the cultural configuration of gender.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1.5 hour seminar (x 9 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: One new submission equivalent in length and nature to the failed piece of coursework. The piece submitted for reassessment must be entirely new work.

Personnel