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Representation and Sexual Difference - PHIL2517
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: http://philosophy.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 6 units of credit in level 1 Philosophy and 36 units of credit overall
 
 
Equivalent: WOMS2109, WOMS2500
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Considers the nature of sexuality and ideas about the role of sexual difference in the constitution of the bodily subject. The social significance of the connection between gender and such distinctions as culture/nature, reason/passion and public/private is examined in the light of feminist critiques. Also raises questions about philosophy and feminism with respect to issues of argument, advocacy and style.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students are expected to be able to:
  • Describe the main themes in feminist philosophy
  • Describe the thought of a number of thinkers in the tradition of feminist philosophy
  • Give an account of the historical relationship between the authors under consideration
  • Critically evaluate the respective strengths and weaknesses of each author, in particular with regard to the exclusions their accounts may enact
  • Recognise the relevance of feminist thinking on embodiment for contemporary political life.

Assessment

  • First essay (2000 words) - 30%
  • Final essay (3000 words) - 50%
  • Class participation and discussion - 20%

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