? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00432

This course considers the relationship between postmodernism and feminism. Postmodernism has often been seen as apolitical and nihilistic, whereas feminism is a political movement based on agency and empowerment. As such, this course asks if there can be a postmodern feminism.

? Costs : Purchase of essential texts as required.

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 2 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

An engagement with, and understanding of, the complex relationship between postmodernism and feminism. An understanding of the key theoretical arguments, and an ability to engage with these arguments in an analysis of literary texts.

One essay of 4,000 words.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Anne Mason
Tel : (0131 6)50 3618
Email : Anne.Mason@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Unknown

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/