Convenor name: Sophie Chamas
Convenor email: sc118@soas.ac.uk
Office room: Main Building P574
Office hours: Fridays 15:30 to 17:30
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/85ac48a95c6842989bb2b2ce2f19281f@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/YHcP1J9R40WC3svqp30mcw2?bookingcode=4822d99b-0986-4afa-ba61-1e79ef6e3e9e&anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Lecture: Tuesdays from 13:00-15:00 (Brunei Gallery Room 305) ; Tutorials: Fridays either from 9:00-10:00 or from 10:00-11:00 (Main Building P273)
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 offerÂ
- 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: 6 May 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 3000-word essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
