PSY-30166 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

You will participate in a series of interactive classes and online activities which examine the theories and methods used to examine gender and sexuality from a psychological perspective. Indicative content may include, for example, inequalities associated with particular identities, barriers for different gender identities and sexualities, stereotypes, specific gender and sexuality community issues and intersectionality. You'll be encouraged and supported to engage in up to date debates and insights, and critically evaluate psychological research and theory in gender and sexuality.

To introduce students to the psychological perspectives on gender and sexuality-related issues, ideas and theories, and engage students in critical thinking around the impact of such issues.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe issues related to gender and sexuality from a psychological standpoint: 1
demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of health, social, cultural and political issues faced by those of different genders and sexualities: 1
critically evaluate psychological perspectives and methods used to study gender
: 1

Study hours

20 hours of teaching and learning in class characterised by discussion and debate. 20 hours of structured engagement with online resources, and 130 hours of guided independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment