Courses & Units
Gender and Justice XBR214
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
People are different, and one of the most important ways in which we differ is by gender. Gendered bodies are legally and socially regulated in different and, at times, unjust ways. This unit assesses these forms of regulation from the perspectives of Philosophy, Gender Studies, and Law, asking: how is it possible for us to live well when we are all different from one another, and when should ethical ideals of justice be given legal force? We begin with a theoretical overview designed to introduce you to key concepts and important moral debates in ethical, political, and feminist philosophy. This overview will then ground your moral and legal evaluations of importantly gendered issues relating to multiculturalism, queer rights, surrogacy, and abortion. As a consequence, you will develop the skills to think clearly and communicate persuasively on issues of gender and justice. As such, this unit prepares students with important skills which will be relevant in future studies in humanities, social sciences, and law, as well as in all spheres of life, from employment to the home.
Summary
| Unit name | Gender and Justice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XBR214 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Law|Philosophy and Gender Studies |
| Coordinator | Prof Dirk Baltzly |
| Teaching staff | Dr Louise Richardson-Self, Prof Dirk Baltzly, Prof Margaret Otlowski |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | Yes |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2020 | 23/3/2020 | 31/5/2020 | 31/5/2020 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2019.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020: $835.00 | 2020: $2,108.00 | 090313 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
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:
HPH201, HAF229, HAF329
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hour lecture weekly, 1 hour tutorial fortnightly. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1 (on-campus): Participation (quizzes and tutorials) 10%. Assessment Task 2: Academic Poster 20%. Assessment Task 3: Position Paper 40%. Assessment Task 4: Take-home exam 30%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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