Sex and Society in Britain Since 1900
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| HIST3036 | History | 3 | 40 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- HIST3036
- School
- History
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is an examination of the links between sexuality, intimate life, identity, politics, society, power and the state in Britain since 1900. It will also examine theoretical approaches to the study of sexuality and analyse sexuality as a category of historical analysis. Key themes:
Target Students
Only available to level 3 or 4 single or joint honours History students and Liberal Arts students.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: 3,000 word coursework essay
- 30% Coursework 2: 3,000 word source-based assessment
- 40% Coursework 3: 3,500 word synoptic essay
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the principal trends in sexuality and gender in Britain since 1900. To introduce students to competing interpretations of British history through understanding changes in sexuality and gender and to encourage awareness of the relevant historiographical debates in the field in order to assist in the development of the key skills listed below.Learning Outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding. By the end of the module students should be able to:
- explain and interpret the main intellectual and cultural trends in British sexuality and gender since 1900 and to demonstrate an understanding of historical changes that took place at that time
- reflect on the nature of history as a discipline
b. Intellectual skills. By the end of the module students should be able to:
- think critically and imaginatively about sexuality in British history
- identify and address key problems relevant to the period
- interpret secondary sources and be aware of differing interpretations
- interpret primary sources and be aware of differing interpretations
- interpret film as a primary source
- construct coherent and independent historical arguments of their own.
c. Professional/practical skills. The module will develop students’ ability to:
- select, sift and synthesise information from a range of secondary and primary sources
- identify and compare key arguments
- demonstrate IT proficiency in completing assignments.
d. Transferable skills. The module will develop students’ ability to:
- manage a large and disparate body of information
- express themselves clearly, coherently and fluently in written work and in class
- work and learn actively with others
- manage and take responsibility for their own learning
- use IT for research and presentation purposes