MCH8081 : Representations: feminism, race and intersectionality
MCH8081 : Representations: feminism, race and intersectionality
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mercy Ette
- Lecturer: Dr Tina Sikka
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module will familiarise students with the key frameworks and academic debates as it relates to the intersection between media, gender, race, class, and sexuality. It will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of how feminist theory can be used to explore how power works through the media to construct particular representations of race, class, colonialism, and heteronormativity.
Outline Of Syllabus
The following topics will be developed:
- Feminist media theory
- Intersectionality and media
- Gender and media
- Race, gender and media
- Sexuality, gender and media
- Class, gender and media
- Feminist research methodologies
- Digital media
- Media, gender and power
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students successfully completing the module will possess knowledge of:
1. The central themes and controversies that make up feminist theory and feminist media studies.
2. Methods for independent analysis of media forms using feminist theory and intersectionality.
3. How feminist and intersectionality (inclusive of race, sexuality, and class) can help us understand media from a global perspective.
4. How political power and political economic formations work to construct dominant understanding of media forms.
5. Feminist and intersectional media research methods.
6. How to assess and evaluate applications of gender representation.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students successfully completing the module will acquire the ability to:
1. Demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking and decision-making as it relates to gender, race, class, sexuality and media.
2. Apply and use subject-specific theories and terminology in practice.
3. Independently apply relevant theories on both empirical and theoretical problems.
4. Utilise intersectional theory and practice.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Proposal and Essay Assessment |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 11 | 4:00 | 44:00 | Required readings |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | On-campus seminar. Can be delivered online if necessary. |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 74:00 | 74:00 | N/A |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials: These materials constitute the primary method to achieve the knowledge learning outcomes.
Small-group teaching: This approach will allow students to consolidate accumulated knowledge and apply learning outcomes in a group format. Students will be given the opportunity to apply learned skills in these sessions.
Guided independent study: (directed research and reading/assessment prep/independent study). This method will enable students to independently deepen knowledge outcomes and to practise skills while also applying self-management skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 2 | A | 85 | 3,500 words, inclusive of 100-word abstract but not including references |
Research proposal | 2 | M | 15 | Essay outline plan, 500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay assessment will allow students to explore a particular issue or set of interests related to gender, intersectionality, and media that is relevant both to them and to the course. It will encourage students to engage critically with important literature, develop key research and analytic skills, work on their writing, and employ critical analysis throughout.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MCH8081's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MCH8081's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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