College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Feminist Philosophy: Gender, Race and Class
Module PHL2041 for 2020/1
Module PHL2041 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2041: Feminist Philosophy: Gender, Race and Class
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to:
- Provide knowledge about philosophical theories of identity, difference and equality
- provide you with an understanding of thematic developments in feminist theory and practice
- engage you in current debates about discrimination and equality, biology and difference
- develop your skills in analysis, argument, discussion, and writing
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories and problems discussed in the module 2. Demonstrate a good level of understanding of the methodological and conceptual problems of critique |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Demonstrate a good level of understanding of the interrelation between theories, values, and political conditions 4. Demonstrate sound knowledge of different types of philosophical social and political analysis |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research independently and to discuss complex present-day issues 6. Demonstrate a high level of ability in writing reflective academic essays 7. Demonstrate the ability to present your own analyses of the implications theories have on the kinds of arguments which people put forth as convincing in political debates |