University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged

The module provides an introduction to key debates in contemporary feminist and gender theory, alongside an overview of the historical and cultural context within which these theories have developed. The emphasis will be upon the course as a point of departure, and the seminars will be accompanied by an extensive reading list through which the students will be encouraged to explore those areas of enquiry that most interest them.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 12 x 2 hour seminars (normally fortnightly across the year)

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

Module coordinator: Professor G Plain
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email gp3@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Analyse a rangeofwritings and other relevant materials including critical resourcesáat an advanced level
• Work with a range of research methods and tools (for example, library and archival catalogues and online databases)
• Present lengthy and complex arguments in writingand use discipline-specific methodsofábibliography and citation
• Apply, explore and develop new knowledge and understanding through seminar debate, supervisory discussion and independent research
• Articulate ideas lucidly and persuasively(including the formal presentation of research before an audience)