Hobart
May be taken as a Gender Studies unit
Introduction
How do we learn to 'do' gender correctly? Is gender 'natural'? In this unit, you will develop a critical lens through which to understand the social forces and structures of power that shape us as gendered individuals and construct the world in which we live, drawing on feminist and sociological research. The ways in which gender is mediated by race, class, and sexuality will be of particular concern. Drawing from classic and contemporary scholarship, films, images, and discussions, we will explore a range of topics from the gendering of children's toys to drag queens, beauty pageants, sport, and cyborgs.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Gender, Culture and Identity |
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| Unit code | HGA372 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Dr Meredith Nash |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HGE252, HGE352
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: 2 hr online lecture weekly and 1hr tutorial weekly (Web dependent). |
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| Assessment | On-campus: Quiz (15%), 3,000 word essay (35%), take-home exam (40%), tutorial participation (10%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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