| Unit name | Feminist Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL30123 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Wilhelm |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will examine a range of core issues in feminist philosophy including the philosophical issues surrounding injustice to women, the nature of gender and identity, epistemic injustice, the ethics of care, and methodological issues for feminism including the phenomenon of false consciousness. We will also explore feminist appropriations and criticisms of the classical western philosophical tradition.
By the end of the unit students will be able to:
(1) demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the core issues in feminist philosophy,
(2) demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the core literature on these issues,
(3) present, critically engage with, and philosophically analyze, these issues and the relevant core literature, in a manner appropriate to level H/6,
(4) demonstrate skills in philosophical writing, analysis, and argument, appropriate to level H/6.
(5) demonstrate skills in philosophical research appropriate to level H/6.
One 2-hour lecture + one 1-hour seminar each week. Regular non-credit formative journal entries will be used to provide students with feedback on their progress.
Summative assessment: Timed Assessment (ILOs 1-5)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
