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Literature And Gender

This course is designed to acquaint students with the conceptualization of gender issues as portrayed in literature. It is a one-semester, three-credit course suitable for beginners and those with intermediate knowledge of gender. The course consists of 17 units, covering gender conceptualizations, feminism, womanism, masculinities, and queer theory. The material is developed for students in Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria, providing both theoretical and practical approaches to gender issues.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GenderFeminismWomanismMasculinityQueer Theory

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Gender Concepts

2

Feminism

3

Womanism

4

Masculinity

5

Queer Theory

6

Gender Politics in Literature

7

African Women's Writings

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Literary Critic

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Gender Studies Researcher

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Social Commentator

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Policy Advisor

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Activist

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Industry Applications

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EducationMediaGovernmentNon-profitArts and Culture

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATIONS ON GENDER

8h

Unit 1: The Construction of Gender

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the construction of gender.
  • •Differentiate between sex and gender.
  • •Identify how gender roles are formed.

Unit 2 Gender Concepts

4 study hours
  • •Define gender equality, equity, and gender gap.
  • •Understand gender analysis, awareness, blindness, and mainstreaming.
  • •Explore gender roles and stereotypes.
Week
2

MODULE 2: FEMINISM

8h

Unit 1 Definition of Feminism

4 study hours
  • •Define feminism and its core principles.
  • •Understand the historical context of feminism.
  • •Identify key figures in feminist thought.

Unit 2 History of Feminism

4 study hours
  • •Explore the history of feminism from its origins to the present day.
  • •Examine the contributions of key feminist thinkers.
  • •Understand the evolution of feminist thought.
Week
3

MODULE 2: FEMINISM

6h

Unit 3 Types and Diversities of Feminism

6 study hours
  • •Identify the different types of feminism.
  • •Understand the diversities within feminist thought.
  • •Recognize the nuances of each type of feminism.
Week
4

MODULE 2: FEMINISM

8h

Unit 4 Feminist Literary Critical Methodology

8 study hours
  • •Learn feminist literary critical methodology.
  • •Apply feminist techniques to analyze literary texts.
  • •Understand how to identify gender bias in literature.
Week
5

MODULE 2: FEMINISM

8h

Unit 5 Major Statements

8 study hours
  • •Study major statements from canonical feminist critics.
  • •Understand the key arguments of influential feminist thinkers.
  • •Analyze how these statements have shaped feminist thought.
Week
6

MODULE 3: WOMANISM AND RACIAL FEMINIST VARIANTS

8h

Unit 1 Evolution and Concept of Womanism

4 study hours
  • •Understand the evolution and concept of womanism.
  • •Explore the origins of womanism as a racial variant of feminism.
  • •Identify key figures in womanist thought.

Unit 2 Distinguishing Characteristics of Womanism

4 study hours
  • •Identify the distinguishing characteristics of womanism.
  • •Understand how womanism differs from feminism.
  • •Recognize the unique aspects of womanist thought.
Week
7

MODULE 3: WOMANISM AND RACIAL FEMINIST VARIANTS

8h

Unit 3 African Women and the Rejection of Feminism

8 study hours
  • •Explore African women's reactions to feminism.
  • •Understand the reasons behind the rejection of feminism by some African women.
  • •Identify alternative perspectives on gender in Africa.
Week
8

MODULE 3: WOMANISM AND RACIAL FEMINIST VARIANTS

8h

Unit 4 Ideological Position of African Female Writers/Critics in Gender Discourse

8 study hours
  • •Analyze the ideological positions of African female writers and critics in gender discourse.
  • •Understand the diverse perspectives on gender in African literature.
  • •Identify key themes and issues in African women's writings.
Week
9

MODULE 4: GENDER DISCOURSE IN AFRICAN FEMALE FICTION

8h

Unit 1 Gender Politics in African Literature

8 study hours
  • •Understand gender politics in African literature.
  • •Analyze how gender roles are portrayed in African texts.
  • •Identify the power dynamics between men and women in African literature.
Week
10

MODULE 4: GENDER DISCOURSE IN AFRICAN FEMALE FICTION

8h

Unit 2 Common Themes in African Women"s Writings.

8 study hours
  • •Identify common themes in African women's writings.
  • •Explore the recurring motifs and issues in African female fiction.
  • •Understand the key concerns of African women writers.
Week
11

MODULE 4: GENDER DISCOURSE IN AFRICAN FEMALE FICTION

8h

Unit 3 African Women Writers and Gender Issues

8 study hours
  • •Analyze how African women writers address gender issues in their works.
  • •Understand the perspectives of African female authors on gender equality.
  • •Identify the strategies used by African women writers to challenge gender norms.
Week
12

MODULE 5: MASCULINITY AND QUEER THEORY

8h

Unit 1 The Notion of Masculinity

8 study hours
  • •Define the notion of masculinity.
  • •Explore the concept of manhood and its social construction.
  • •Understand the various traits associated with masculinity.
Week
13

MODULE 5: MASCULINITY AND QUEER THEORY

8h

Unit 2 The Concept of Emasculation

8 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of emasculation.
  • •Explore the various forms of emasculation.
  • •Analyze the effects of emasculation on men's lives.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all unit objectives and ensure comprehension

2

Create a glossary of key terms and concepts

3

Practice analyzing literary texts using different gender theories

4

Focus on understanding the distinctions between feminism, womanism, masculinity, and queer theory

5

Prepare well-structured essay outlines for potential exam questions

6

Allocate time to revise tutor-marked assignments and incorporate feedback

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