University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

This module introduces students to feminist approaches to conflict and security. It presents gender as essential to understanding and evaluating patterns of violence, conflict and security. Recognizing the plurality of feminist theory and practice, it engages with a range of literature and addresses topics including armed conflict, international interventions, peace and security, and transitional justice. The module explores the many ways in which gender impacts not only individual experience, but also wider structures, processes, and ideas. It forwards an intersectional perspective and introduces students to feminist methodologies and feminist praxis. The module provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to pursue feminist research on topics related to conflict and security.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students will take part in asynchronous discussions, and optional synchronous sessions.

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 138

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr H R Goozee
Module teaching staff: Dr Hannah Goozee
Module coordinator email hrg2@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Acquire knowledge of a range of feminist scholarship on conflict and security
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of relevant feminist concepts and methodologies
• Identify and evaluate gender dynamics in conflict and security policies and practices
• Apply feminist concepts to analyse conflict and security policies
• Develop and practice reflexive reading and writing