SOC8054 : Theorising Gender and Its Intersections
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Dr Stephen Seely
- Owning School: Geography, Politics & Sociology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module aims to give students an advanced grounding in gender and feminist theory, through the study of key writers and texts. This will give students a theoretical basis for further study and research in gender and related areas, especially for their dissertations.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover key topics in the the theorisation of gender and its intersections, such as: histories of feminist thinking about gender; the emergence of 'gender theory'; the relation between sex and gender; intersectionality; the coloniality of gender; gender trouble and queer theory; gender and (social) reproduction; gender, law, and the state; gender and affect; gender and violence; gender and (post-)humanism.
Through these topics, students will be introduced to classic and contemporary texts and thinkers in the theorisation of gender.
Please note that topics, texts, and thinkers covered in the module will depend on teaching team and will be responsive to current debates and events.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 176:00 | 176:00 | Reading, seminar preparation, assessment research and preparation. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Assessment support workshops |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching methods are designed to both give students theoretical, historical, and contextual input as well as to support their independent learning.
Each 2-hour small group session will include both a lecture on the topic by a member of the teaching team and student-facilitated discussion orientated around key text(s).
Additionally, two 1-hour workshops will support students in preparing their assessments.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | 3000 word critical reflection |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 500 word assessment plan |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
For assessment, students will critically reflect on (a) a selection of theoretical perspectives covered in the module and (b) their application to selected case material or a contemporary issue or debate. They will present this reflection in a 3000-word essay. The assessment develops skills in evaluating and selecting theoretical frameworks, identifying relevant objects of analysis, applying module concepts to 'real world' cases, developing research independence, and structuring thought. It will also assess skills in scholarly written communication, including structure, clarity, editing, and referencing.
As a formative assessment, students will submit a 500-word assessment plan that gives a brief overview of their chosen theoretical perspective(s) and how they indend to utilize the theory in their essay. The module leader will provide feedback on the assessment plan.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SOC8054's Timetable