Feminist Approaches on Global Developm (001ID7)
Feminist Approaches on Global Development, Resistance and Transformation
Module 001ID7
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course aims to provide a overview of what it means to be a feminist, and how feminism can help you better understand global development. We will do this by learning about different feminist approaches and applying them to a variety of development issues.Â
We will achieve this by: (i) Analysing how development is traditionally understood and the dominant discourses of development; (ii) Analysing the problems with these discourses; (iii) Looking at how these discourses are being challenged by feminist approaches; and (iv) Considering whether, and how, these approaches can be used in (more) transformative ways
Module learning outcomes
Develop a sophisticated understanding and be able to critically discuss and debate feminist theories, concepts and interventions in relation to global development and justice
Develop the ability to draw linkages between global, local and everyday discourse and practices of development, resistance and transformation
Demonstrate ability and show originality in employing a feminist lens to understand different realities, and analyse development practice and policy.
Develop practical skills including critical thinking, essay writing, creative expression and literary analysis
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 75.00% |
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
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Prof Grace Carswell
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Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
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Dr Melissa Gatter
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Mr Simon Overton
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Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
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Dr Suda Perera
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