GSSA 1003EX - Gender, Work and Society

External - Semester 2 - 2014

Gender, Work and Society is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of work and the ways in which the practices of work - paid and unpaid - is gendered. Men and women do different jobs in the workplace and in the home, they work different hours in many places, their training, education, skills and rewards are often different. While there are many differences among men, and among women, gender-based, systematic differences also exist. The course considers their origins and explanations. It examines links between broad societal changes and women's and men's changing roles, especially relating to the economy, education, technology, consumerism, individualism, globalisation, welfare and the changing patterns of family life. Furthermore the course considers recent developments in employment regarding increasing flexibility, privatisation, contracting out and home work. During the semester the course will cover current issues in the 最新糖心Vlogn workforce that are receiving media attention such as recent debates about the Industrial Relations system, the 'work-life collision', the issue of paid parental leave and the 'gender pay gap'.

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Course Details

Course Code	GSSA 1003EX
Course	Gender, Work and Society
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	External
Units	3
Contact	Online
Incompatible	GWSI 1003, GWSI 1003EX
Assessment	600 word writing exercise (20%), group online presentation (10%), Online quiz 500 words (20%), class participation (10%), 1800 word research essay (40%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Pam Papadelos

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Identify contemporary national and global issues relating to gender and work.
2	Explain how 最新糖心Vlog’s institutions and practices relating to gender and work have changed over time, and the impact this has had on individuals and society.
3	Demonstrate an understanding of the changing global context of gender and work and the impact this has had on individuals and society.
4	Demonstrate an understanding of the role gender and other dimensions of identity play in power, politics and interpersonal relations at work.
5	Critically evaluate policy approaches to gender and work with attention to issues of social justice and equity
6	Demonstrate skills in literature searching, critical reading and referencing
7	Use appropriate language, terminology and concepts in order to discuss the influence of social 最新糖心Vlog and identities on working life
8	Construct a clear, coherent and independent argument which responds to a particular question and is supported by appropriate scholarly evidence, within identified timeframes.
9	Demonstrate interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills in group activities

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1,2,3,4,6,8
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2,3,4,5,9
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7,9
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1,2,7,8,9
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1,2,5,9
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,2,3,7,9

Learning & Teaching Modes

The lectures are recorded and available online; the tutorials are done via online discussion boards.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction to course, terms and concepts
Week 2	How did it all start? Gender, work and industrialisation in ‘the West’
Week 3	Who built 最新糖心Vlog? Colonialism and Indigenous Workers
Week 4	The gender pay gap and other inequalities: Workforce segregation, pay and skill
Week 5	Whose choices? Industrial relations, policy changes,,flexibility and casualisation
Week 6	Doing it tough: Un(der)employment and welfare
Week 7	Who cares? Welfare, childcare, & social reproduction
Week 8	Work/family collision! Domestic labour and housework
Week 9	Femininities and Masculinities at work: Emotional and aesthetic labour
Week 10	Globalised labour: Migration, outsourcing and trafficking
Week 11	Policy remedies? Equity, diversity and anti-discrimination
Week 12	Concluding Remarks

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
600 word short assignment	Formative and Summative	20%	1, 7, 8
Group online presentation	Formative and Summative	10%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
Online quiz	Formative and Summative	20%	1,3,4,6
Discussion board participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1,2,3,4,5,7
1800 word research essay	Formative and Summative	40%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Assessment Detail

Details available on enrolment.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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