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PY314: The Psychology of Sex and Gender

Module Title The Psychology of Sex and Gender
Module Code PY314
Module Tutor Jonathan Elcock
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass PY204 or pass SY208
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module focuses on sex and gender from a variety of theoretical perspectives in psychology. It then goes on to describe 'gender development' across the lifespan before examining the impact of gender on several areas of human interaction. These include the application of the psychology of sex and gender to sexuality, mental health, sex crimes and the body.
Indicative Syllabus Perspectives in psychology towards sex and gender, essentialist and constructionist accounts of sex and gender.
Feminism and psychology, the range of feminist perspectives.
Historical antecedents of sex and gender within psychology.
Heterosexualities and homosexualities.
The postmodern challenge.
A range of applied perspectives on sex and gender.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) have increased knowledge of psychological theory and research on sex and gender.
b) can distinguish between different definitions of sex and gender.
c) can analyse critically the implications of adopting different approaches to studying sex and gender.
d) can apply theory and research on sex and gender to professional and interpersonal settings.



ii. Skills
By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate that they have developed: precision in the use of terminology relating to sex and gender. critical reading skills appropriate to the area of study. skills of research, planning and writing. skills in critical argument and debate.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact 16%
Student private study 84%
Methods include lectures, demonstrations and group discussions
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: Investigation: 3000 words or equivalent
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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