Semester VI
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Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam
Programme BA (Hons) English
Course Name Exploring Gender
Type of
DSC A
Course
Course Code MG6DSCENG300
Course Level 300-399
This interdisciplinary course provides an overview of Gender Studies. It aims at
acquainting students with fundamental concepts, inquiries, and discussions prevalent in
Course
the field of Gender Studies, spanning historical and modern contexts. It deliberates on
Summary
the nuanced aspects of gendered expression and influence across diverse societal
domains.
Semester 6 Credits 4
Total Hours
Course Details Learning Approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others
4 0 0 0 60
Pre-requisites,
There are no prerequisites for this course.
if any
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Learning
Expected Course Outcome PO No
No. Domains *
Comprehend the ideas of gender, sexuality, marginality and 1
1 U
intersectionality
2 Communicate personal ideas and opinions with confidence. A 6
Analyse human interactions and social/political systems using An 8
3
a “gender lens”.
Critique the shortcomings related to inclusivity, E 7
4
intersectionality and diversity.
5 Critique gender stereotypes and spread awareness. C 3
*Remember (K), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S),
Interest (I) and Appreciation (Ap)
COURSE CONTENT -Content for Classroom transaction (Units)
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Module Units Course description Hrs CO No.
Meena T. Pillai 1
Return of the Uncanny Yakshi: Gendering
the ‘Spectres’ of Kerala’s Modernities
1.1 5
Gender and Modernity in Kerala: Politics,
Praxes, Paradoxes, Orient Blackswan, pp.
15-32
Stories
“Sooryakalady” pg 124-131 1
1.2 from Aithihyamaala translated by 4
1
Sreekumari Ramachandran, Mathrubhoomi
Gender and Books, 2014.
Sexuality
“Venmony Namboothiris” pg 136-140
1.3 from Aithihyamaala translated by 3
Sreekumari Ramachandran, Mathrubhoomi
1
Books, 2014.
“Kadamattathachan and Panyannarkkavu”
pg 526-529 1
1.4 from Aithihyamaala translated by 3
Sreekumari Ramachandran, Mathrubhoomi
Books, 2014.
Elaine Showalter; “The Female Tradition” 3
from A Literature of their Own. (Feminisms:
2.1 An Anthology of Literary Theory and 6
Criticism Ed. Robyn R. Warhol & Diane
Price Herndl. pp 269-88)
2
Jeanette Winterson: Oranges are Not the 3
Gender 2.2 6
Only Fruit (1985)
Manifestations
Priya A.S “When Violet Cats Feel to Pee”
Transl. Jyotimol P. “Violet Poochakku Shoo
2.3 Vaykkan Thonnumbol” from Violet 3 3
Poochakku Shoo Vaykkan Thonnumbol,
Mathrubhoomi Books, 2010.
Jasbir Jain “Revisionist Myth Making as
3 Resistance” Bande, Usha. Writing
Resisting 3.1 Resistance: A Comparative Study of the 7 3
Stereotypes Selected Novels by Women Writers, IIAS,
2015 pg171-176
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Sara Joseph’s “Mother Clan” from Retelling
the Ramayana: Voices from Kerala
3.2 5 2
Translated by Vasanthi Sankaranarayanan,
OUP, 2005.
“Draupathi” Sutapa Bhattacharya qq
3.3 3 5
4 “What is Intersectionality?” Collins, Patricia
4.1 H., and Sirma Bilge Intersectionality. 2nd 5 1
Ideas on ed. Cambridge. 2020
Intersectionality
Toni Morrison : The Bluest Eye
4.2 10 5
5 Teacher Specific Content
Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
Teaching and
Learning Direct Instruction: Brain storming, lecture, E-learning,
Approach Interactive instruction, Seminar Presentations, Flipped Classroom, In –Class
discussions
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
A. Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) – 30 marks
Particulars
Class tests
Discussion
Assignment
Assessment B. Semester End Examination (50 marks descriptive type and 20 marks objective
Types type ), duration - 2hrs
Descriptive Word Limit Number of Questions Marks
Type to be added
Essays 300 words 1 out of 2 1 x 15 = 15
Short Essay 150 words 5 out of 8 5 x 5 = 25
Short Answer 50 words 5 out of 8 5 x 2 = 10
Objective type NA 10 out of 12 1 x 10 = 10
MCQ NA 10 1 x 10 = 10
Total 70
References
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SUGGESTED READINGS
Butler, Judith “Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and
Feminist Theory” Theatre Journal, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Dec., 1988), pp. 519-531 The Johns
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Chin, Grace V.S.and Kathrina Mohd Daud editors. “Introduction”, The Southeast Asian
Woman Writes Back: Gender, Identity and Nation in the Literatures of Brunei
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Halberstam, Judith. “An Introduction to Female Masculinity: Masculinity without Men” Female
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