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GEND 3018 - Contemporary Theories in Gender Studies

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This is the capstone course for students undertaking the Gender Studies major. Students will explore key debates in gender studies and will examine the influence of Western Marxism, psychoanalysis and feminism on contemporary society, as well as considerations of the cross-disciplinary traditions of structuralism and post-structuralism. By critically engaging with contemporary 最新糖心Vlogn feminisms and 'New' French feminisms, with an eye to their historical roots, students will also learn about female psychosexual development and the bodily experience of sexuality. The goal of this course is to provide students with skills to be able to transfer these concepts/ideas to contemporary issues thereby highlighting the interconnectedness of feminist philosophy and practice.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GEND 3018
    Course Contemporary Theories in Gender Studies
    Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 15 units of Gender Studies major courses
    Incompatible GSSA 2018/EX
    Restrictions Available to students undertaking a Gender Studies Major only
    Assessment Essay (1500 word) 25%, Group presentation (3000 word) 25%, Essay (3000 word) 40%, Tutorial participation 10%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    Identify major theoretical debates in Gender Studies.

    Recognise critical theories and key theorists in Feminism, Masculinity Studies, Queer Theory, and Poststructuralism.

    Understand and articulate the political and social dimensions of multiple sexual and gendered orientations.

    Apply theoretical knowledge to social problems.

    Challenge binaries that structure western thought around gender and sexuality, including sex/gender, man/woman, homosexual/heterosexual.

    Work with others in the exploration of ideas and to collectively negotiate solutions to problems

    Construct a clear well-argued paper in response to a research question

    Use technologies relevant to the 最新糖心Vlog learning environment

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3,5
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    4,6,7
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    5,7,8
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    3
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    3
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4,6
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay writing guides, study guides, referencing, IT support and TURNITIN will be available.
    Online Learning
    The MyUni site will contain some additional resources and materials. Each week after the lecture, the lecture slides and lecture recording will be uploaded. Announcements and a discussion board are activated for student queries and the passing on of course information. Websites and some uploaded film/dvd material will complement the material in the reader. Articulate Storyline modules will be availabe on MyUni. The materials will be released over the semester.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

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

    WORKLOAD

    TOTAL HOURS

    1x1 hour lecture per week

    12 hours per semester

    1x2 hour tutorial per week

    24 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 = 156 hours per semester

    Learning Activities Summary

    WEEK

    LECTURE TOPIC

    1

    Introduction

    2

    Theory and Feminist Praxis: The Sexual Subject

    3

    Continental Philosophy and Feminist Theory

    4

    Subjectivity: Feminist Positions

    5

    Group Activity

    6

    Psychoanalysis: Freud and Lacan

    7

    Foucault: Discourses of Desire

    8

    Derrida and Irigaray

    9

    Judith Butler’s Gender Performativity

    10

    Intersectionality

    11

    Presentations

    12

    Intersections of Gender and Sexuality

    Small Group Discovery Experience
    SGDE in the lecture setting involving flipped on-line modules (developed in Articulate Storyline) where students will work in groups to apply theory from modules to case studies/examples presented in the lecture. Students will work in groups of 4x5 students (x4). Group presentation in the tutorial.
  • Assessment

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

    Assessment Summary

    ASSESSMENT TASK

    TASK TYPE

    WEIGHTING

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

    1500 essay

    Summative

    25%

    1,2,5,6

    3000 words Group presentation

    Formative and Summative

    25%

    1-7

    3000 essay

    Summative

    40%

    1-6

    Tutorial Participation

    Formative and Summative

    10%

    1-8

    Assessment Detail
    1500 word essay: 30%
    Answer one of the two set questions to answer in essay format using the readings from weeks 1-4.
    1.Why is generic (universal) ‘man’ as a philosophic category problematic for some men and all women?
    2.Why should feminists engage with, and want to be included in, the ‘Western Philosophical Canon’?

    3000 words Group Presentation: 20%
    In groups, students will select an issue to explore (Gay Marriage, the rise of raunch culture, sex tourism, division of labour and sexualisation of children). They will work together to develop a comprehensive profile on a chosen issue, which will include an academic bibliography and popular representations, such as media reports etc.

    3000 word essay: 40%
    Students will be required to write a research essay chosen from topics to be circulated in week 6

    Tutorial Participation: 10%
    Students engage in interaction in class activities and the cooperative sharing of materials and information
    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.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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