The Body in Theory

Course Code

SO5516

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Marysia Zalewski

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in programme year 5 or above.

Overview

- Close readings of classical and contemporary theories of the body (e.g. biological, feminist, queer, race)
- Comparison of classics and contemporary theories and analysis of the differences between theoretical approaches
- Moving theory 'to' practice in the local environment
- Working with theory to analyze varied forms of cultural body production (e.g. through films, museum exhibits, popular culture, advertising, the street)

Structure

3 hours per week.

Assessment

One 3,500 word essay (40%); one 4,000 word project (60%).