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EX215: Psychoanalysis, Sexuality and Writing
| Module Title | Psychoanalysis, Sexuality and Writing |
|---|---|
| Module Code | EX215 |
| Module Tutor | Debby Thacker |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and writing by exploring some of the key psychoanalytic theories. Debates centred around the issues of sexuality and writing, gender and genre and the construction/representation of sexuality will provide the module focus. A selection of theoretical, fictional and filmic explorations will be studied in the context of the theories propounded by their psychoanalytic forebears. |
| Indicative Syllabus | N/A |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students will: a) be familiar with a range of psychoanalytic texts and theories; b) be familiar with a range of perspectives on, and critiques of, psychoanalytic theory; c) be able to analyse literary and/or film texts with reference to their theoretical reading. ii. Skills |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/Student contact: Lectures /seminars/presentation/tutorial: 16% Private Study 84% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 40% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 60% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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