Gender, Violence in War & Peace (004A7)
Gender, Violence in War and Peace
Module 004A7
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The aim of this module is to provide students with a solid interdisciplinary foundation in the key concepts and theoretical debates that underpin the MA course and relate these to contemporary policy debates, practical initiatives and programmes. The module focuses on the relationships between gender, sex, violence, conflict and peace and looks at different forms of gender(ed) violence around the world and how these are shaped by intersections of power relations based on race, sexuality, class and(dis)ability.
This module will also aim to support students in developing their abilities to critically engage with academic and policy literature and to develop well-structured arguments orally and in writing. Topics include: Gender and Sex, Gendering war and peace; Gender and violence, Gendered bodies, identity and the nation; Gendered victims, perpetrators and actors; the Gender Politics of peacebuilding and transition; "Women, peace and security" or securitising women'; Gender Violence in war and peace; Preventing gender violence: Local and global inititaives.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of at least two different theoretical perspectives on the relationships between sex, gender, violence and conflict.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key theoretical and policy debates around the gendered experiences of conflict, violence and peace.
Critically assess at least one policy, diplomatic, development or activist initiative related to gender, violence and conflict.
Present concise and cogently structured arguments on themes related to the module, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate transferrable skills in working together with others as part of a team as well as independently.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (30 minutes) | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Lyndsay McLean
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
Assess convenor
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Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
Assess convenor
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