GEND 2019 - Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 2019 Course Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World II 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 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Incompatible GSSA 2105/EX/OL, GSSA 3001/EX, GEND 2019EX, GEND 3019/EX/OL Assessment Literature search (1500 words), Research essay (2000 word), Tutorial participation/SGDE Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
If you are having trouble fitting this course into your timetable, you may like to consider the fully online version with flexible timing each week - enrol in GEND 2019OL.
Note also this course is offered at both level 2 and level 3. If you'd like to study at 3rd year level, enrol in GEND 3019 or 3019OL.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of the transnational and cross-cultural variability of gender relations
Discuss the impact of historical constructions of race and gender on specified contemporary global and local gender issues Demonstrate knowledge of competing perspectives on contemporary cross-cultural issues in gender and sexuality
Critically evaluate contemporary approaches to gender ‘scandals’ according to suggested criteria of social justice, ethics, and respect for diversity
Utilise understanding of diversity to communicate more ethically and effectively in cross-cultural and gender-diverse contexts
Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills in group activities
Apply given bibliographic research methods to locate and evaluate relevant sources of information on a set topic related to gender and race
Conduct in-depth research into a set topic relating to gender and race in a particular context
9. Use appropriate language and concepts for discussing gender and feminist thought in global contexts
10. Construct a clear, coherent and independent argument, which responds to a set 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
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
The course has a MyUni/Canvas page which 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. 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 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 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 1000 word short essay Formative & summative TBA: Early in semester
30% 1-5, 7, 9, 10 Quiz Formative and summative TBA: After mid-semester break 15% 7, 8, 10 2000 word research essay Summative TBA: Late in semester 45% 1-5, 7-10 Online/tutorial participation 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 bring their notes to class to use in discussion.
2000 word research essay:
Students will complete an argumentative research essay based on a set topic
Submission
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 Support
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- Intellectual Property Policy
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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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