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Core Module Information
Module title: Sexuality and Gender
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SSC09105
Module leader: Fiona McQueen
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Social Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: To study this module you will need the learning equivalent to the module listed or have passed this module - Introduction to Sociology 1 AND Pre-requisite: [Module SSC07101] Introduction to Sociology 1
Description of module content:

Social and historical approaches to gender and sexuality will be examined in relation to the theoretical developments of these topics.Modern and postmodern theories of gender and sexuality will be evaluated with particular reference to femininity, masculinity and sexual differences.This module will focus on specific aspects such as pornography, sex work and intersectionality, with a primary focus on how power operates within gender and sexuality.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Elucidate the significance of gender and sexuality in relation to their social, historical, political and cultural contexts.

LO2: Critically assess key sociological theories in this area.

LO3: Critically assess key sociological research in this area.

LO4: Evaluate factors which influence contemporary discourses of gender and sexuality.
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: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fiona McQueen
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 20
Face To Face Tutorial 10
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 167
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 30 3 7 HOURS= 0:04, WORDS= 3000
Essay 70 1,2,4 12 HOURS= 3000
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SSC09105 Sexuality and Gender
 

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