Prof Clare Hemmings

This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Gender. This course is not available as an outside option.

The aim of this seminar is to give students experience and practice in critically assessing and providing feedback on one another's work.  The focus of the seminar is on the research process.  First year students are expected to present their work in progress towards their upgrade.  Second and third year students are each expected to share some part of their dissertation research at least once per year. Some sessions may be used for professional training or personal development/well-being.

The seminar will run on a fortnightly basis in MT, LT, and ST, and will involve both asynchronous and synchronous interactive components.   

First year students must also audit GI424 Gender Theories: an interdisciplinary approach and GI402 Gender, Knowledge and Research Practice (full participation in course). All students are expected to participate in courses run by the Department of Methodology, LSE Gender or within the School as advised by their supervisors. Students are also expected to participate in research seminars and public lectures.  

PhD chapters and articles suggested by students relevant to their topic.

No summative assessment, but attendance and participation is considered part of the overall formal assessment of progress, including upgrade at the end of the first year and annually thereafter.  Students are normally expected to attend GI500 until the end of their third year.

Students should refer to the PhD handbook for advice on milestones.

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