Undergraduate Module Descriptor

POC3134: Queer Theory in the Global Context

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Please note that this module is only delivered on the Penryn Campus.

Module Aims

The module aims to showcase the centrality of sexuality to global and local processes of governance. It prioritizes intersectional analysis and complicates, rather than simplify, our understanding of the complex relationship of the body to larger socio-political and economic structures. Whilst being situated primarily at the intersection of gender and sexuality studies, the module embraces an overall decolonial methodology that prioritizes historicizing and contextualizing. The module places queer debates across and within distinct borders and times, and pushes for a multi-faceted understanding of what we loosely term politics, history or culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills	1. Understand the specificity and materiality of sexuality by anchoring it in diverse contexts 2. Become highly familiar with the theoretical reach and scope of queer theory
Discipline-Specific Skills	3. Develop a critical vocabulary and working knowledge of sexuality debates beyond identity politics 4. discuss and analyse complex overlapping and intersection power structures
Personal and Key Skills	5. Work independently and communicate clearly in writing and speaking 6. Confidently approach and engage in complex queer theoretical conversations

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
Group Presentation	18 minutes max	1-6	Oral and 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
100	0	0

...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
Attendance	10	150-200 words / week. *For each topic, (10 in total), and in 150-200 words max: Student reflect on at least one of the essential readings and critically respond to at least one other students comments using the modules ELE page Forum.	1-6	Oral and Written
Critical Review Piece	30	1000 words	1-6	Written
Essay	60	2500 words	1-6	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
Critical Review Piece	Critical Review Piece, 1000 words (40%)	1-6	August/September re-assessment period
Essay	Essay, 2500 words (60%)	1-6	August/September reassessment period

Re-assessment notes

Critical Review Piece 1000 words (40%) August/September reassessment period (Students have the choice to write a critical review on one of the essential readings. Convenor to designate 10 pieces for students to choose from).

Essay 2500 words (60%) August/September reassessment period (Students to write an essay answering one question out of 5 provided.)