GEND 1106 - Introduction to Gender Studies
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 1106 Course Introduction to Gender Studies Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GSSA 1004, GEND 1106EX Assessment Attendance & Participation 10%, Tutorial presentation 15%, Minor Essay 30%, Major essay 40%, Quiz 5%. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Megan Warin
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Investigate issues and debates around gender, particularly in relation to Australian society.
Identify and explain the ways in which gender shapes our everyday lives through the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, age, religion, culture, and nation.
Discuss the ways in which systems of power, privilege, and oppression shape our experiences as individuals and members of communities.
Develop a critical vocabulary that includes key theoretical debates in historical and contemporary gender studies.
Demonstrate research literacy, through library searches, research techniques and skills, development of argument, and academic referencing.
Write logical and coherent arguments based on evidence, and engage in critical debate.
Work with others in the exploration of ideas and to collectively develop arguments and negotiate solutions to problems.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University 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)
1,2,3,4 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
2,3,5,6 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
3,6,7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5,6,7 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
1,2,3 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
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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 - STRUCTURED LEARNING
TOTAL HOURS
1 x 2-hour lecture per week
20
1 x 1-hour tutorial per week
10
WORKLOAD - SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
TOTAL HOURS
6 hours reading per week
72
2 hours research per week
24
2 hours assignment preparation per week
24
3 2 hour group meetings for class presentation per semester
6
Learning Activities Summary
WEEK
LECTURE TOPIC
1
Introduction to the Course
2
Feminism and Social Change
3
Social Formation of Gender
4
Hegemonic Masculinity and the Gender Order
5
Indigenous Feminisms and Intersectionality
6
Islamic Feminism and The Veil
7
Queering Gender, Critiquing Heterosexuality
8
Intersectional Text Analysis
9
Gender and Violence
10
Sexual Subjectification
11
Staff Consultations
12
Small Group Discovery Experience
SGDE’s include, but are not limited to, working in small groups (of about 3 people) to deliver a class presentation on a weekly topic. There will be interaction with the tutor in the preparation, delivery, and feedback stages of this task.
Tutorials for most weeks consist of small group discussions (between approximately 3-5 students) and problem solving activities on the weekly topics, with tasks including textual analysis, close readings of key texts, and small performances of gender roles and stereotypes. There will be interaction with the tutor during these activities. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- 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
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Tutorial attendance and participation
Formative and Summative
10 %
1-7
Quiz
Formative and Summative
5%
1-7
Tutorial Presentation (inc online activities)
Formative and Summative
15 %
1-7
1000 word minor essay
Formative and Summative
30 %
1-7
2500 word major essay
Formative and Summative
40%
1-7
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
There is no change to assessment for tutorials – students will be assessed on participation and presentations in zoom tutorials. Please continue to read the set readings for each week's tutorials to support presenters and engage in discussion.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attend 8/10 tutorials in order to be eligible for the tutorial participation grade.Assessment Detail
Tutorial Attendance and Participation: Students will be required to attend tutorials and actively contribute in tutorial discussions demonstrating knowledge they have gained from the lecture and set readings.
Quiz: Students are requird to complete a short quiz on key concepts.
Tutorial Presentation: Students will be required to present on a chosen tutorial topic.
1000 word essay: Students will be required to write a 1000 word essay on the social formation of gender.
2500 word essay: Students will be required to conduct independent research on a specific aspect of the social formation of gender. They will be required to write a 2500 word essay based on this research.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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