Postgraduate Course: Feminism (PHIL11027)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course explores the contribution of feminism to philosophy through the work of particular feminist philosophers, ranging from pioneers, like Mary Wollstonecraft and Simone de Beauvoir, to contemporary theorists, like Catharine MacKinnon. We will consider the challenge of feminism to theories of knowledge and rationality. For example: What are the implications of a feminist claim that reason is gendered, and how is that claim best understood?
We will consider the challenge of feminism to theories of power and politics. For example: What are the implications of a feminist claim that women are objectified? This exploration will help us think about whether and how one can be a philosopher, or a feminist, or both.
Shared with UG course Feminism PHIL10022.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. G06 Dugald Stewart Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in feminism. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in this field. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups. |
Assessment Information
| One 2500 word essay. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Elinor Mason
Tel:
Email: elinor.mason@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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