MODULE : ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGL : 305 FEMINISM
YEAR : 2022 TO 2023
OVERVIEW
This course introduces major topics and debates in
feminist theory, both historical and contemporary.
Classic texts are read together with integrated
overviews situating each set of contributions within
key traditions. A central focus is on the diversity within
feminist thought in terms of theoretical frameworks,
epistemological positions, and empirical topics, as well
as the degree of attention to differences among
women. A core goal is to equip students to interpret
the world from a variety of feminist perspectives,
exploring tensions that have inspired new ways of
theorizing.
Course requirements
The course seeks to foster learning through active reflection over course
materials, both during and outside of class, to explore both common ground
and points of divergence among different feminist theories. To this end,
grades are calculated based on the following sets of assignments:
Class participation (25%) This is a discussion-based course, and as such,
students are expected to come to class prepared and to participate actively
in all class discussions
. Discussion leader (10%) Students, either individually or in groups, will be
responsible – together with the course instructor – for leading a session after
the first month of class.
Feminist traditions notes (25%) Using an outline distributed in class,
students will summarize the key features of different feminist theories,
based on the readings completed thus far, as a building block for later
drafting the feminist perspectives paper. Due in mid-semester.
Feminist perspectives paper (40%) Selecting a topic in consultation with the
professor, students will describe and compare three feminist ways of
understanding this issue, as well as make a case for one of these approaches
over the others. Due at the end of the course.
COURSE GOALS AND
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
. To read and understand and analyse the topic well.
. To write about the texts with good interpretation and
nuance.
. To understand how Feminist theory develops out of
intensive dialogue among philosophers , feminists and
theorists.
. To understand the interdisciplinary field of feminism
and creation and perpetuation of gender inequalities.
. To evaluate the usefulness of Feminism and feminist
theory as a distinct critical practice.
. To evaluate the limitations of Feminist approaches to
literature and culture and to understand what such
approaches may obscure .
. To be able to talk about theoretical and cultural texts
in informed and nuanced ways.
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UNIT – 1: : Feminism and Feminist Theory :
Concept , Meaning and History
LECTURES CONTENT ASSIGNMENTS ACTIVITIE STUDY TIME OF SUBMISSION
MATERIAL TEACHE
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IDEOLOGY GROUP DISCUSSIONS WEEKLY WORKSHEETS 1:00 TO MONDAY TO
2 CONTENT EXAMS 2:00 FRIDAY
VIEWS OF HANDWRITTEN ASL DAS 2:30 TO SATURDAY
4 THEORISTS ASSIGNMENTS PUBLICATION 3:30
IDEAS AND DEBATE AND ESSAY VIVA IN ARIHANT 3:40 TO THURSDAY
6 CONCEPTS WRITING CLASSROOM PUBLICATION 4:40
KEY TEXTS GROUP DEBATES DISCUSSIONS WIKIPEDIA .C 5:00 TO FRIDAY
7 OM 6:00
UNIT 2 : LIBERAL FEMINISM :
HISTORICAL ROOTS
LECTURES CONTENT ASSIGNMENTS ACTIVITIES STUDY TIMINGS SUBMISSION
MATERIAL
HISTORICAL ESSAY GROUP TEACHER 1:00 TO MONDAY
2 MOVEMENTS: WRITINGS DISCUSSIONS NOTES 2:00
INTRO
STUDY OF GROUP MAKE PPT ESSAY 2:20 TO WEDNESDAY
2 LITERATURE TEACHINGS BOOK 3: 40
ANALYSIS OF HANDWRITTEN GROUP ARIHANT 4:00 TO FRIDAY
5 IDEOLOGIES ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATIO BOOKS 5:00
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UNIT 3 : DEBATES OF HISTORICAL
MOVEMENTS
EVALUATION
ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT 1 FA 1 AND 2 FINAL EXAM GRAND TOTAL
AND 2
ASSIGNMENT 1 20 20 60 100
ASSIGNMENT 2 20 20 60 100
RESULT DECLARATION
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SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
DR. PREETAM PYARI ANANYA SHARMA
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