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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Theoretical Perspectives in Sexuality Studies
Module Code SOC1006 (ITS: NS5029)
Faculty Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health School Science & Health
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Description

This module constitutes a core module for the MA in Sexuality Studies. It introduces students to the theoretical debates about sexuality, sexual identities, gender identities, sexual orientation and their representations in society. Sessions are a combination of lecture and seminar. Students are expected to engage with the literature through significant reading.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically engage with contemporary theoretical approaches within sexuality studies.
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24Interactive learning
Assignment Completion50Independent research
Independent Study76Reading and thinking
Independent Study100Reading, thinking and development of ideas
Total Workload: 250
Section Breakdown
CRN11294Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Poster presentation A visual poster on a topic of your choice relating to one aspect of the course50%Week 1
Oral ExaminationAn oral presentation of the poster25%Week 1
Assignment2,000 word explanation of the poster25%Week 1
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • edited by Steven Seidman, Nancy Fischer, Chet Meeks: 2006, Introducing the new sexuality studies, 2nd, 65, Routledge, London and New York, 489, 9780415399005
  • Diarmaid Ferriter,: 2009, Occasions of Sin, 5, Profile Books, London, 694, 9781861979186
  • Johnson, Patrick E & Henderson, Mae G: 2005, Black Queer Studies: A Critical Anthology, Duke University Press,
  • Judith Butler: 1999, Gender trouble, Routledge, New York, 221, 0415924995
  • Corber, Robert J & Valocchi, Stephen: 2003, Queer Studies: An Interdisciplinary Reader, Blackwell Publishing,
  • Foucault, Michael: 1978, The History of Sexuality: An Introduction Vol 1, Penguin Books,
  • Halberstam, Judith: 2005, In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodes, Subcultural Livs, New York University Press,
  • Hawley, John C (ed): 2001, Post-colonial Queer: Theoretical Intersections, State University of New York,
  • Hyde, Janet & DeLamater, John: 2010, Understanding Human Sexuality,
  • Seidler, Victor J: 2006, Transforming Masculinities: Men, Culture, Bodis, Power, Sex and Love, Routledge,
  • Butler, Judith: 1993, Bodies That Matter: On the Discursive Limits of Sex, Rutledge,
  • Storr, Merl (ed.): 1999, Bisexuality: A Critical Reader, Routledge,
  • West, David: 2005, Reason and Sexuality in Western Thought, Polity Press,
  • Byer, Curtis O, Shainberg, Louis W & Galliano, Grace: 1999, Dimensions of Human Sexuality, McGraw Hill,
  • Cavin, Susan: 1985, Lesbian Origins, Ism Press, San Francisco,
  • Foucault, M: 1978, The Care of Self: The History of Sexuality, Vol 3, Penguin Books,
  • Foucault, M: 1978, The Use of Pleasure: The History of Sexuality, Vol 2, Penguin Books,
  • Hockey, Jenny; Meah, Angela & Robinson, Victoria: 2010, Mundane Hetrosexualities From Theory to Practice, Palgrave,
  • Hug, Chrystel: 1999, The Politics of Sexual Morality in Ireland, Macmillan Press Ltd,
  • Inglis, Tom: 1998, Lessons in Irish Sexuality, University College Dublin Press,
  • Jackson, Stevi: 1999, Hetrosexuality in Questions, Sage,
  • Lawler, Steph: 2008, Identity: Sociological Prespective, Polity Press,
  • Layte, Richard; McGee, Hannah; Quail, Amanda; Rundle, Kay; Cousins, Grainne; Donelly, Claire; Mulcahy, Fiona and Conroy, Ronan: 2006, The Irish Study of Sexual Health and Relationships, Department of Health and Children and Crisis Pregnancy Agency, Dublin,
  • Le Vay, Simon & Baldwin, Janice: 2009, Discovering Human Sexuality, Palgrave,
  • Marcus, Eric: 1992, Making History: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights 1945 - 1990, Harper Collins, New York,
  • Markowe, Laura A: 1996, Redefining the Self: Coming out as a Lesbian, Polity Press, Cambridge,
  • Norman, James; Galvin, Miriam & McNamara, Gerry: 2006, Straight Talk: Researching Gay and Lesbian Issues in the School Curriculum, Centre for Education Evaluation, School of Education Studies, Dublin City University, Dublin,
  • O''''Carroll, Ide & Collins, Eoin: 1995, Lesbian and Gay Visions of Ireland, Cassell, London,
  • OCarrol, Ide & Szalacha, Laura: 2000, A Queer Quandry, LEA for the RSE team at the Department of Education and Science, Dublin,
  • Parker, Richard & Aggleton, Peter: 1999, Culture, Society and Sexuality: A Reader, UCL Press,
  • Plummer, Ken: 1992, Modern Homosexualities, Routledge,
  • Plummer, Ken: 1975, Sexual Stigma: An Interactionist Account, Rougledge,
  • Kegan, Paul; Seidan, Steven; Fischer, Nancy and Meeks, Chet: 2010, Introducing the New Sexuality Studies, Routledge,
  • edited by Mattilda, a. k. a. Matt Bernstein Sycamore: 2006, Nobody passes, Seal Press, Emeryville, CA, 353, 9781580051842


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