University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module is flexibly designed to introduce students to a range of critical theories central to the programme of study on the degree, and to introduce students to the complexity and variety of current debates in feminist and gender theory. It also provides historical and interdisciplinary contexts that supplement and support the core literature modules. The module is team taught, exposing students to diverse perspectives and methodologies, and seminars act as points of departure from which students are encouraged to explore those areas of enquiry that most interest them.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 9 x 2 hour seminars

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: Dr K Ward
Module teaching staff: Team taught

Intended learning outcomes

• Analyse a range of writings and other relevant materials including critical resources at 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
• Articulate ideas lucidly and persuasively (including the formal presentation of research before an audience).