ESH393

Feminism(s)

Level 6 (30 credits)

This module engages with contemporary feminist thought, steering a course through the literary criticism, history and theory of feminism,. It examines the significant debates and key concept of feminist thought through a range of literary, political and philosophical texts and encourages students to develop their own critical understanding of gender and equality issues in the contemporary period. Students are invited to explore the impact of feminism approaches on literary criticism, to understand the critical feminist project in its own terms, and to examine feminism in relation in Marxism, psychoanalysis, sexuality, post-structuralism, neo-liberalism and international feminism.

Preparing for this Module and Approximate Costs

There is no advance preparation for this module

All reading is supplied in the digital module pack. No additional costs are anticipated for this module

 
Why take
Feminism(s)
?

  • This module examines the significant debates and key concepts of feminist thought.
  • It encourages students to develop their own critical understanding of gender and equality issues in the contemporary period.
  • Students are invited to explore the impact of feminism and to understand critical feminist projects in their own terms.
Learning Context Long Seminar + Workshop (or equivalent)
Semester One or Two
Assessment
  1. Group Presentation (10 mins), 20%
  2. Written Assignment 1 (2000 words), 30%
  3. Written Assignment 2 (3000 words), 50%
Mode of reassessment Standard
Contact