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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Gender, Marginality and Social Change (SCIL10073)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe focus of Gender, Marginality and Social Change is on examining, from a gender analytical lens, the intersections and interactions between people¿s lived experiences, socially structured institutional arrangements and processes, and collective action. It relatedly promotes understanding how these (re)create, challenge and transform marginality and marginalization. The course seeks to uncover different aspects of the gender politics of women¿s and social movements, the state, civil society actors, and specifically the role of development NGOs and donors, in attempts to bring about social change. The course draws on concepts and theories from gender studies, development studies and critical and political sociology.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 Sociology or closely related courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  46
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 12/01/2015
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 176 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have learnt about both the theoretical and practical applications of the concepts of intersectionality, marginality, rights and justice. They will have become aware of the interplay between regional cultures and social change in terms of differential impact on women and men. They will have developed an understanding of the value of comparative analysis, and obtained skills in analysis, planning and reporting on contemporary development processes, social and political movements, and everyday social change, employing a gendered lens.
Assessment Information
25% short essay and 75% long essay
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Radhika Govinda
Tel: (0131 6)50 3916
Email: Radhika.Govinda@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elaine Khennouf
Tel: (0131 6)51 1480
Email: Elaine.Khennouf@ed.ac.uk
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