The course seeks to analyse the social construction of non-heteronormative sexualities in Russia and Eastern Europe throughout various periods of the...

Sexuality and Society in Russia and Eastern Europe (SEES0111)

The course seeks to analyse the social construction of non-heteronormative sexualities in Russia and Eastern Europe throughout various periods of the region’s history – from the medieval era to the present day. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, examining explanatory and normative literature from sociology, social psychology, history and politics. The course will begin with two sessions examining different approaches to the study of sexualities, analysing in particular the psychoanalytic theory of Freud, the discourse theory of Foucault and the queer theories of Butler et al. We will examine a range of influences on constructions of sexuality (including religious doctrine, nationalism, political ideology and medicine, etc.) to better understand the lived experiences of sexual minorities and social attitudes towards non-heteronormative sexualities in the specific socio-political, cultural and historic contexts of Russia and Eastern Europe. With reference to the contemporary period we will discuss homophobia, homonationalism, queer migration and diaspora, AIDS/HIV and the social context of sex, social activism and LGBT rights in the broader European context. Indicative Text

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This module allows students to explore a topic covered in NEUR0010/11/12 in greater detail as an advanced literature project. The...

Topics in Neurobiology of Brain Disease and Injury (NEUR0013)

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This module allows students to explore a topic covered in NEUR0010/11/12 in greater detail as an advanced literature project. The dissertation will be supervised by people directly involved in research in the given area and supported by regular feedback meetings.

After taking this module you will be able to:

Read and interpret scientific writing and carry out independent literature-based research.
	Critically evaluate published research and understand research data.
	Demonstrate a solid knowledge of common mechanisms of neuropathology;
	Develop an overview of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying several neurological disorders based on latest research;
	Link the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological knowledge acquired in year 1-3 of your Neuroscience degree to malfunction and dysfunction in the context of disease.
	Describe examples of how disease has led to the elucidation of normal mechanisms of function in specific cases