Hobart
Introduction
Gender & World explores the shape(s) and impact(s) of gendered assumptions on human interactions in diverse areas of the world and in different historical periods. This unit focuses on how people have acted and do act on the basis of their gendered assumptions, and examines worldly practices which are based on gendered foundations. Gender and sexual difference are examined in their roles as world-organising principles (that is, as abstract categories) and elements (that is, as material realities). This unit also provides students with a global perspective on Gender Studies.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Gender & World |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HAF105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Philosophy and Gender Studies |
| Coordinator | Dr. Lucy Tatman |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate your comprehension of key theoretical concepts and issues in gender studies.
- Identify and analyse instances of intersectionality, i.e., the ways in which lived experiences of race, class, age, sexuality, physical ability, etc., are implicated in gendered relations.
- Summarise accurately and compare effectively key claims and broad arguments put forward by different theorists.
- Communicate using the language of Feminist Theory and academic style.
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Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly Lecture (1 hour x 2) |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Tutorial participation (10%) Task 2: Internal assessment, 2500 words (35%) Task 3: Comprehension exercise (15%) Task 4: Final exam, 2 hours (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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