Core Module Information
Module title: Sexuality, Gender and the Law

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LAW10134
Module leader: Rob Clucas
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will begin with an introductory/ground rules session in which we clarify the approach to the module and assessment. We will then look at key theoretical ideas, eg heteronormativity and its relationship to law, and use this as a perspective from which to critique the law’s approach to various sexualities and genders (cis and trans). The end of the module will consider issues of ‘conscience’, and may include topics such as religion, gender and sexuality; abortion, etc.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1 demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the field of sex, sexuality, gender and the law.
LO2 demonstrate coherent and detailed knowledge of the field, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of aspects of law in an inter-disciplinary context.
LO3 critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts and relate them to our everyday lives.
LO4 communicate effectively in writing, employing a degree of originality and creativity
LO5 manage your own learning, including the generation of inner feedback that enhances your autonomy as a learner.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rob Clucas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Seminar 24
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2
Independent Learning Guided independent study 174
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 25 LO1 LO2 LO3 6 , WORDS= 1000
Portfolio 25 LO4 LO5 10 , WORDS= 1500
Essay 50 LO1 LO2 LO3 14/15 , WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Sexuality, Gender and the Law