Undergraduate Course: Feminist Philosophy (PHIL10214)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | In this course we will examine philosophical approaches to feminism and feminist issues, as well as central debates within the feminist philosophical tradition. |
| Course description |
Topics covered may include inequality in the work place and in family structures; global feminism; the relationships between lesbian and feminist philosophy; issues around sex and sexuality including the objectification of the female body, pornography and prostitution; feminist theories of sex and gender.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Mind, Matter and Language (PHIL08014) AND
Knowledge and Reality (PHIL08017)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Students studying on MA Cognitive Science (Humanities) are permitted to take this course without having met the pre-requisites of Mind, Matter and Language and Knowledge and Reality. However, it is advisable that students discuss the suitability of the course with their PT and the course organiser before enrolling. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have completed at least 3 Philosophy courses at grade B or above. We will only consider University/College level courses. Applicants should note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. **Please note that 3rd year Philosophy courses are high-demand, meaning that they have a very high number of students wishing to enrol in a very limited number of spaces.** These enrolments are managed strictly by the Visiting Student Office, in line with the quotas allocated by the department, and all enquiries to enrol in these courses must be made through the CAHSS Visiting Student Office. It is not appropriate for students to contact the department directly to request additional spaces. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 32,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
164 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Mid-Term Essay - 40%
Final Essay - 60%
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Engage in close and critical analysis of historical and current literature.
- Critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in this field.
- Develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays.
- Develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
In this course, students will learn the following skills in the following ways. Through seminars, tutorials and readings, they will learn how to critically read and analyse analytically and ethically difficult texts; how to look for the wider context and consider broader perspectives; how to evaluate arguments for and against viewpoints; how to effectively participate in group discussions; how to articulate cogent arguments; and how to allow themselves to be challenged by views they may disagree with. Through the assessments, students will learn how to write clear and structured arguments; how to show an understanding of the materials; how to do research; and how to manage time and workload.
Core skills gained or developed on this course:
Adapting presentation or writing tone/style to audience; Being open to different perspectives; Challenging own perspectives and assumptions; Critical thinking; Critical analysis and evaluation; Formulating original arguments and justifying it; Preparation, planning and organisation; Academic reading skills; Research skills; Resilience; Time management; Understanding broader perspectives; Workload management; Written communication; Writing clearly and concisely. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Marion Boulicault
Tel:
Email: mboulica@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Catriona Keay
Tel:
Email: ckeay4@ed.ac.uk |
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