ENG6515 - Sexuality Studies

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This course introduces students to the field of ethics and critical sexuality studies. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course conducts a critical inquiry into the historical precedents and theoretical frameworks necessary to understand the role of sexuality in shaping personal, social, economic, and political life. The course focuses on patterns of subordination and exclusion based on individuals’ sexual practices and identities, explains the origins and persistence of those patterns, and considers ways of challenging them. We will explore sexuality through text, film, media discourse, the medical humanities, and theology. Throughout the course, special attention will be given to the intersections of sexuality with gender, race, ethnicity, media, religion, class, and disability.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 30

Workshops
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 30

Guided independent study
Hours: 120

Further details relating to assessment
Students will learn through stages in their assessment, e.g. by negotiating their assignment, by presenting research informally and formally, and by scrutinising drafts in class, and through peer and tutor formative and final feedback.

Coursework 1: Online Timeline. This is a mini-research project to develop knowledge of LGBTQ issues and topics.

Coursework 2: Online Presentation. Students can choose the presentation format and whether it is pre-recorded or live. The assessment tests for use of technology, quality of the critical concent and theoretical application, and the ability to communicate knowledge effectively.

Early Assessment: there will be a formative assessment within the first 4 weeks and this will help unpack the assignment details for the 1st assignment as well as guide and inform student preparation and help introduce the University grading system.

Assessment:

001 Online timeline; 1,500 words; mid-semester 1 40%
002 Online presentation; 1,500 words; end of semester 1 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kate Lister
Level - 6
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S1

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