EN5112 Theories and Contexts

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

40

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof G Plain

Prof G Plain
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module provides an introduction to key debates in contemporary feminist and gender theory, alongside an overview of the historical and cultural context within which these theories have developed. The emphasis will be upon the course as a point of departure, and the seminars will be accompanied by an extensive reading list through which the students will be encouraged to explore those areas of enquiry that most interest them.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

One new submission equivalent in length and nature to the failed piece of coursework. The piece submitted for reassessment must be entirely new work.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

12 x 2 hour seminars (normally fortnightly across the year)

Scheduled learning hours

24

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

376

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Analyse a rangeáofáwritings and other relevant materials including critical resourcesáat an advanced level
  • Work with a range of research methods and tools (for example, library and archival catalogues and online databases)
  • Present lengthy and complex arguments in writingáand use discipline-specific methodsáofábibliography and citation
  • Apply, explore and develop new knowledge and understanding through seminar debate, supervisory discussion and independent research
  • Articulate ideas lucidly and persuasivelyá(includingátheáformal presentationáofáresearch before an audience)