| Unit name | Literature and the Politics of Gender |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENGL20120 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. April Gallwey |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Unit information
This unit was developed to improve students teaching and learning experience in an evidence-based and student informed manner drawing on the teaching and research expertise of the unit director.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
Update and enrich the ELCE curriculum through the addition of diverse global and inter-sectional perspectives.
Your learning on this 'Unit
An overview of content
This unit will look at how gender and sexuality have been explored through works of literature from the medieval period, up to the present day. It will introduce you to the history and politics of the modern women’s movement and key ideas from Feminist literary theory and studies of masculinity. It will also discuss more recent developments, such the inclusion of LGBT voices in fiction, and the exploration of Black/Afro Feminism, which locates considerations of gender, class and ethnicity in a global perspective.
Learning outcomes:
Successful students will be able to:
1. Analyse texts that foreground issues of gender and sexuality across different historical periods
2. Understand and critically apply theories and ideas from varying Feminist/Gender theory perspectives
3. Communicate and evidence observations in relation to gender and literature within seminars
4. Demonstrate skills in textual analysis, argumentation, and critical interpretation appropriate to level I/5.
The unit will taught through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous delivery over a period of 10 weeks. The teaching will include mini-lectures, small group discussions, self-directed exercises and presentations.
How you will be assessed
The unit will be assessed through a summative assignment
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Throughout the year, you will be expected to engage in small group discussions, formative tasks and self-directed exercises. These formative tasks are optional and will help you prepare for the summative task at the end of the unit.
Task that counts towards your unit mark (summative):
Essay, 4,000 words (100%) [ILOs 1-4]
When assessment does not go to plan
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period). The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates within theRegulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ENGL20120).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
