Feminism and the Medical Self (CMII0151)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A. Places are prioritised for MA Health Humanities/Philosophy Politics and Economics of Health, And MASC Creative Health.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This taught postgraduate module provides an in-depth insight into the ways in which feminist life writing and performance has shaped, challenged, and subverted contemporary understandings of the medical subject. We will consider how feminist artists and writers in have told stories about their own bodies in relation to medical power.听听

Topics we cover may include:听听

Trauma and PTSD听

Medical abuse听听

Medicalisation of sexuality听听

Responsibilisation of healthcare听听

Wellness culture, austerity politics and reproductive justice.听

Breast Cancer Campaigning听

Body image听听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Dr Leah Sidi
Who to contact for more information: l.sidi@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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