Convenor name: Dr. Abeera Khan
Convenor email: ak134@soas.ac.uk
Office room: C408, Main Building
Office hours: Tuesdays 10:30am -12:30 pm
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:

  • An understanding of contemporary gender theory applied to the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
  • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relationship between a variety of contemporary theory and cross-cultural study of gender and sexuality
  • A comprehensive understanding of the variety of methodologies that these approaches offer 
  • The ability to record and reflect on the relevance of these approaches to students' areas of research, particularly with regard to methodological application
  • The ability to critically evaluate a variety of books, journals and other sources of information relevant to the topics studied on the course
  • The ability to produce detailed written work on approved topics relevant to the course

Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 100%
Assessment 1: Due date: 12 December 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: TBD
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1,500 word reaction paper.
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus