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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Representations of Sexuality
Module Code	LC547A
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to discover how sexuality and gendered subjectivity are constructed in art, mainly fiction, film and theatre. We will explore how these narrative forms serve as technologies of gender, and how they work to establish and to subvert stereotypes of masculinity and femininity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate between the different discourses of Sexuality Studies theory
2. Identify the continuities and discontinuities in the literary and artistic representations of gender and sexuality
3. Determine which Sexuality Studies Theoretical tools are relevant
4. Demonstrate his/her understanding of how a literary or artistic artefact adresses the sexuality studies related debates of the society it arises from
5. Integrate theoretical tools of relevance to his/her argumentation
6. Relate this understanding of the representation of gender and sexuality to broader intercultural issues, including the dialectic of particularity and universality
7. Draw upon the specific comparative literary tools and techniques to address relevant issues in sexuality studies-related literary and non-literary productions

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	No Description
Independent learning time	51	No Description
Total Workload: 75

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Spectacular Sexualities.
This course will discuss different literary and filmic productions adressing or reflecting the current debates relating to the issue of sexuality studies and of gender studies. Using a copmparative approach, we will look at the different ways authors and artists explore these discourses, and their impact on the cultural and artistic domains..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

MACL

MA in Comparative Literature

Timetable this semester: Timetable for LC547A