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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Gender Based Violence And Sex Offences | |||
| Reference | LL4020 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To identify the particular social and cultural context for gender based violence and sex offending | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the theoretical approaches to gender constructs, and the root causes of gender based violence. |
| 2 | Evaluate the distinction in law and policy between gender based violence and sexual offences. |
| 3 | Evaluate the intersectional issues which arise in this area. |
| 4 | Critique the legal framework in these areas against the theories and understanding of gender based violence explored in this module. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will draw on the key theories which help to explain this issue in its widest context. This will provide a basis for understanding and critiquing the legal and policy responses to these crimes and the process for dealing with the offenders and victims of those crimes. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of workshops and tutorials. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The written coursework bears 100% of the module weighting | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Students must gain an A in the coursework |
| B | Students must gain a B in the coursework |
| C | Students must gain a C in the coursework |
| D | Students must gain a D in the coursework |
| E | Students must gain an E in the coursework |
| F | Students must gain an F in the coursework |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None beyond the level 10 requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | PETILL, A. & HLVAKA, H. R (2022) Researching Gender-Based Violence: Embodied and Intersectional Approaches. New York: NYU Press. |
| 2 | AGAHTAIE. N & GANGOLI (2014) Understanding Gender Based Violence: National and international context. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | RAY, L., 2018. Violence & Society. (2nd Ed.) London: Sage. |