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GEND 2019OL - Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World II

Online - Semester 1 - 2023

Beginning from the insight that both 'gender' and 'race' are defined differently in different contexts, this course studies how these identities are constructed in transnational and cross-cultural contexts, including colonial encounters, postcolonial politics, and contemporary development discourse. Some central questions will be: How has colonial history influenced concepts of race, gender and nation? Are Western concepts of race and gender applicable to the experiences and ideas of 'other' cultures? What do those who write as 'Third World Women' say about Western feminism? How does masculinity operate on a global scale? How do women, men, trans, non-binary, third-gender and/or two-spirit people negotiate with local and global constructions of gendered and/or national identity? The emphasis throughout the course will be on the ways in which cultural and gender identities are never encountered in isolation but are always constructed 'intersectionally' in terms of one another. Case studies may be drawn from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East and Australia, and will include some recent 'hot topics' such as sex trafficking, women in Islam, and/or the Northern Territory Intervention.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GEND 2019OL
    Course Gender and Race in a Postcolonial World II
    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 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
    Incompatible GSSA 2105/EX, GSSA 3004/EX, GEND 2019/EX, 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 .

    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 2019 without the OL.  

    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.

    This course is offered in odd-numbered years only. 
  • 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.

    2,4,6
  • 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 2019 (without the OL).

    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 2019 (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 hour on-line 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 semester
    Learning 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:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome
    1000 word literature search & short essay Formative and summative

    TBA, early in semester.

    30% 1-5, 7, 9, 10
    Online 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 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 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 .

  • 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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