University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

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 the module will also examine current critical debates surrounding the cultural configuration of gender.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hour seminar (x 9 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 18

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework


Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor T E Jones
Module teaching staff: Team taught

Intended learning outcomes

• Analyse a range of writings from the Renaissance to the Romantic period and other relevant materials including critical resourcesat 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 writing and use discipline-specific methods of bibliography and citation
• Apply, explore and develop new knowledge and understanding through seminar debate, supervisory discussion and independent research
• Engage confidently in the discussion of texts and ideas.