GEND 3019 - Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 3019 Course Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World III 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 Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible GSSA 2105/EX, GSSA 3004/EX, GEND 2019/EX, GEND 2019/EX, GEND 3019EX Assessment Literature search & short essay (1500 word), Research essay (2500 word), Tutorial participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate understanding of the transnational and cross-cultural variability of gender relations and apply this understanding to new contexts 2 Identify and discuss the impact of historical constructions of race and gender on contemporary global and local gender issues 3 Compare, synthesise and/or evaluate competing perspectives on contemporary cross-cultural issues in gender and sexuality 4 Critically evaluate contemporary approaches to gender ‘scandals’ via independent application of principles of social justice, ethics, and respect for diversity 5 Utilise understanding of diversity to identify and/or anticipate potential cross-cultural issues or debates and communicate more ethically and effectively in cross-cultural and gender-diverse contexts 6 Demonstrate interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills in group activities 7 Select and use appropriate bibliographic research methods to locate and evaluate relevant sources of information on an independently chosen topic related to gender and race 8 Conduct in-depth, independent research into a specific topic relating to gender and race in a particular context 9 Use discipline-specific terminology and concepts for discussing gender and feminist thought in global contexts 10 Construct a clear, coherent and independent argument, which responds to a particular question and is supported by appropriate scholarly evidence, within identified timeframes. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5-10 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,4,5,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Reader
The reader contains the set readings for each topic. It will be available for sale from the Unified Online Shop. Students are expected to purchase this Reader and use it to prepare for each week’s classes.Recommended Resources
MyUni will provide extensive resources including further reading lists, study skills guides, Turnitin, useful web links. The course will also have a library page with links to reference works, useful texts, and recommended databases.Online Learning
The course has a MyUni/Canvas site which will provide announcements, course information, discussion, essay topics, web resources and advice for your assignments.
You can set Canvas to forward announcements to you via email or SMS and this is recommended. All announcements posted on MyUni will be considered to have been communicated to students, so it is your responsibility to make sure you don’t miss this important information. To find the course MyUni page visit https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The basis for this course is reading from your course reader and further reading lists. Each week the lecture will provide an overview of your reading and help you to understand and synthesise it, developing an overall map of the course content and its relation to contemporary issues and events. In your tutorial/online discussion each week you will develop your own abilities by (a) practicing your reading, interpretation and discussion skills, (b) working with other students on finding answers and exploring problems, and (c) asking for assistance on anything that is not clear. Your assignments are where you practice and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and understanding. The majority of assignments will be in written essay format and will require independent research. Feedback on your assignments will help you identify areas that need further work.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x2 hour lecture per week (24 hours per semester)
1x1 hour tutorial per week (12 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 semesterLearning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction: Key concepts: gender, race, spectatorship Week 2 Gender and colonialism Week 3 Gender, nationalism and war Week 4 Colonial feminisms and the Third World critique Week 5 Gender, globalisation and development Week 6 Women’s rights, cultural rights & ‘harmful traditional practices’ Week 7 Contemporary gender panics I: Sex work or ‘sex trafficking’? Week 8 Contemporary gender panics II: Women and Islam Week 9 Contemporary gender panics III: Sex abuse in Indigenous communities Week 10 Negotiating the global I: Masculinities & femininities Week 11 Negotiating the global II: Sexualities, identities and sexual racisms Week 12 Revision and essay consultations -
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 Due Weighting Learning Outcome 1500 word literature search & short essay Formative and summative TBA: Early in semester
40% 1-5, 7, 9, 10 2500 word research essay Summative TBA: Late in semester 50% 1-5, 7-10 Tutorial participation and SGDE Formative and summative Throughout semester 10% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance:
Students are required to attend tutorials. Up to two tutorials may be missed during semester without formal penalty (but naturally you should expect this to impact on your learning).
Students who miss more than two tutorials during semester will receive less than 50% for their participation grade.
Students who can provide documentary evidence of their reason for absence may be offered the opportunity to make up their absences by writing notes on the set readings of 300 words per missed tutorial. Note that a medical certificate or other evidence does not exempt you making up tutorial absences, it allows you to do so.
Note that attendance is a hurdle requirement. You do not receive marks for attending tutorials; you receive them for participating in tutorials (See Assessment Details).
Written Assignments:
All written assignments should be submitted as Word or pdf documents, with 1.5 line spacing, wide margins, and the essay topic stated at the top of the first page.
All written assignments must be referenced in Harvard Style. Details are available on the library website.Assessment Detail
1500 word literature search and short essay
Students will conducted a literature search on a given topic, record their search strategy, and write a short essay on a set topic – 40%
Tutorial participation:/SGDE
Students will participate in small group discussion exercises that require collecting information (from course materials, and other sources), analysing problems, debating issues and making recommendations. Discussion will take place via an online discussion board monitored by the tutor. Further discussion topics will clarify course learning and prepare for assignments – 10%.
2500 word research essay
Students will select a particular location of the world and conduct independent research for an argumentative research essay based on a guided topic – 50%.
Further details of assignment topics and assessment criteria/rubrics will be provided via Canvas. Do not complete your assignment without looking up these details.Submission
Written assignments must be submitted electonrically on Canvas.
Students who are unable to access Canvas may submit a hard copy to the School of Social Sciences, with an assignment cover sheet.
Assignments must be submitted before 5pm on the due date.
Extensions should be sought before the due date, via the University's MACA policy. Further details will be available on MyUni.
Assignments which are submitted late without an extension will lose 2% per working day late. No assignment will be accepted more than one week late without an extension.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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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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