Module SOC2034 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC2034: Gender and Society 1
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
The module aims to develop a multi-faceted, in-depth approach to the study of gender and sexuality in the Western world through an exploration of perspectives on masculinities, femininities, bodies and sexualities and their historical, cultural and social and political dimensions. As such, the module aims to
(a) introduce you to the ways in which these concepts have been articulated and debated, and
(b) help you develop a critical understanding of topical issues, together with
(c) the ability to apply such an understanding both to fine-tune your analyses of gender relations and dynamics, sexual representations and love and intimacy (to name a few) and your observation and interpretation of everyday life.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Differentiate between various perspectives on gender, sexuality and the body; 2. Appraise their conceptual and social relevance through informed examples; 3. Evaluate various perspectives on selected topics (such as feminism, hetero-normativity, love and intimacy) |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Demonstrate the capacity to select topical material and structure it in order to present coherent arguments in relation to masculinities and femininities, bodies and sexualities 5. Acquire systematic and comprehensive knowledge of gender debates |
| Personal and Key Skills | 6. Plan and work independently and in groups; 7. Make good use of feedback; and 8. Act autonomously within agreed guidelines and manage time effectively to meet deadlines |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Plan | 750 words | 1-6, 8 | Written |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 0 | 15 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class participation | 15 | Weekly, as part of group discussions | 6 | Verbal |
| Essay | 85 | 2500 words | 1-8 | Written |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Participation | 1500 words review | 6 | August/September assessment period |
| Essay | Essay(2,500 words) | 1-8 | August/September assessment period |
