GEND 3019OL - Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World III
Online - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 3019OL Course Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World III Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week online 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 3019 Assessment Literature search (1500 word) 40%, Research essay (2500 word) 50%, Online participation/SGDE 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
This is the fully Online version of this course, with flexible lecture and discussion delivery.
If you'd like to study this course on campus with set times for tutorials, enrol in GEND 3019 without the OL.
Note also this course is offered at both level 2 and level 3. If you'd like to study at 2nd year level, enrol in GEND 2019 or 2019OL.
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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) 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)
1-4 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
1-4 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
5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5-10 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
1,2,4,5,6 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 Resources
Required Resources
Set readings and learning modules will be provided on MyUni.Recommended Resources
The course MyUni site will provide extensive resources including recorded lectures and other course materials, set readings, recommended readings, assignment submission and grading, and further resources for assignments.Online Learning
This course is taught entirely online via Canvas. If you wish to study on campus, enrol in GEND 3019 (without the EX).
The course MyUni/Canvas site will provide announcements, course information, recorded lectures, set readings, discussion, essay topics, web resources and advice for your assignments.
You can set Canvas to forward announcements to your email or SMS when they are posted, 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
This course is taught entirely online via Canvas. If you would prefer to attend classes on campus, enrol in GEND 3019 (without the 'OL').
The basis for this course is reading from your course reader and further reading lists. Each week a lecture or online learning module 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 form.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x2 hour online lecture per week (24 hours per semester)
1x1 on-line online 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 Small Group Discovery Experience
Small group discussion exercises
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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 1000 word literature search & short essay Formative & summative TBA: Early in semester.
30% 1-5, 7, 9, 10 Online quiz Formative & summative TBA: After mid-semester break 15% 7, 8, 10 2500 word research essay Summative TBA: late in semester. 45% 1-5, 7-10 Online participation/SGDE Formative and summative Throughout semester 10% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to complete the weekly online lecture/quiz as preparation for tutorials.Assessment Detail
1000 word short essay
Students will write a short essay on a set topic
Online quiz
Students will complete a quiz designed to help build library search skills
Online/tutorial participation
Each week students will be expected to complete an online learning module/lecture, and share their response via online discussion.
2000 word research essay
Students will complete an argumentative research essay based on a set topicSubmission
All assignments will be submitted online via MyUni.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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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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