Module manager: Dr Lisa Thorley
Email: L.Thorley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module is intended to broaden students' understanding of how gender relations impact on the development process at both policy and practice level. It will consider the different approaches that have characterised the integration of gender issues into international development, and will assess the extent to which government agencies and NGOs are 'gender aware'. The module is designed to provide maximum student input and skills learning. This is an interactive model, where students will benefit from a high level of engagement and the practice of transferable communication skills.
This module is intended to broaden students' understanding of how gender relations impact on the development process at both policy and practice level. It therefore aims to: develop an advanced knowledge of the integral nature of gender to development thought, analysis, planning and practice; to relate gender and international development thinking to processes of globalisation; and appreciate the field’s multidisciplinary nature; (2) Critically appraise some of the widespread ‘common sense’ understandings and misunderstandings informing the social construction of gender, and the tensions and misinformation that result from these; (3) to reflect critically on a wide range of contemporary debates and issues in gender and international development. In addition the module aims to: (4) develop skills in presentation and discussion, critical reading and reflective and analytical writing; (5) develop the skills necessary to produce an original piece of written work that reflects the insights gained by a gender and development perspective to current issues and processes that have emerged with globalisation.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Understand the integral nature of gender to development thought, analysis, planning and practice.
2. Relate gender and international development thinking to processes of globalisation; and appreciate the field’s multidisciplinary nature.
3. Critically appraise some of the widespread ‘common sense’ understandings and misunderstandings informing the social construction of gender, and the tensions and misinformation that result from these.
4. Reflect critically on a wide range of contemporary debates and issues in gender and international development.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Contribute to debates concerning gender and international development.
2. Communicate ideas creatively, accurately, and persuasively to individuals and groups.
3. Critically reflect on your own positionality, and take steps to incorporate pluralism and inclusivity in your interpretations.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | Delivery type 11 | Number 2 | Length hours 22 |
| Private study hours | Delivery type 278 | ||
| Total Contact hours | Delivery type 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | Delivery type 300 | ||
Students will have the opportunity to send the module leader a 500-word formative overview of their policy brief before the end of the semester.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment type Assignment | Notes Coursework | % of formal assessment 40 |
| Assessment type Assignment | Notes Coursework | % of formal assessment 50 |
| Assessment type Assignment | Notes Coursework | % of formal assessment 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | Assessment type 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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