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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-241/341 French Feminisms

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Prerequisite/s:

One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.

Contact:

Up to three hours a week.

Subject Description:

The subject critically examines a number of theorisations about women by French women thinkers. Theories explored include materialist, psychoanalytic and radical lesbian approaches, as well as critiques of the institution of philosophy itself. Students doing this subject will gain an understanding of the philosophical issues arising from the various theoretical perspectives on women's social situation and their psychosexual identity, and the connections between the two.

Assessment:

One class paper (10 %) and two end-of-semester assignments of no more than 2000 words each (45 % each).
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