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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
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Independent Learning Guided independent study 167 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be live weekly on campus lasting 2 hours in which key concepts, theoretical material and relevant research will be presented. There will be discussions during lectures.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials will take place live on campus. A group tutorial will be offered focused on discussing the formative assessment task and will involve a peer feedback session. This is intended to support all students in the tutorial to learn from each other fostering an assessment for learning approach.
Online Guided independent study 170 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the tutorial sessions.
Total Study Hours367
Expected Total Study Hours for Module367


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 70 1~2~4 12 , WORDS= 3000 words Essay - will focus on a media source of your choice related to sexuality and/or gender which you will analyse with theoretical and research materials from this module. The essay should be sociologically focused and structured around a central argument related to sexuality and/or gender.
Oral Presentation 30 3 7 HOURS= 4 to 5 minutes Recorded video presentation on a topic of your choice that will present research of a current issue related to sexuality and/or gender. The recording should be between 4 to 5 minutes long and be similair to a segment on a news broadcast.
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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