GEND 3020 - Gender and Sexualities in the Digital Age
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 3020 Course Gender and Sexualities in the Digital Age Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEND 3018 Assessment Quizzes, Group Presentation, Essay, Participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Pam Papadelos
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:
1. Recognise critical theories, major debates and key theorists in gender and sexualities scholarship
2. Understand and articulate the political and social dimensions of diverse sexual and gendered orientations
3. Apply theoretical knowledge to contemporary social problems, issues and debates
4. Challenge binaries that structure western thought around gender and sexuality, including sex/gender, man/woman, homosexual/heterosexual
5. Explore relationships between digital technologies, science, gender and sexualities
6. Work with others in the exploration of ideas and to collectively negotiate solutions to problems
7. Construct a clear well-argued paper in response to a research question
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.
1-5 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.
1-7 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.
1, 2, 3, 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.
6, 7 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.
1-7 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
2-4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-7 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
An extensive list of further resources will be provided during semester. These include:
1. A list of further readings on each topic through the Weekly Myuni module
2. Resource guides on Harvard referencing and essay writing
3. Assistance with finding library and digital research materialsRecommended Resources
As above.Online Learning
MyUni course site including announcements, discussion boards, online activities, digital platform activities, recorded lectures, digitised readings, quizzes, assignment submission and further resources.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online: All lectures for this course are online and can be watched in student's own time each week. Lectures will be short digital formats of up to 50 minutes each week. Opportunities for interaction within lectures are provided and lecture material is supported with online digital platform activites, discussion boards, and shared resources.
Face to face: Workshops are in person each week. Workshops include extended group and self-guided learning, via discussion, case studies, peer research, collaborative problem-solving, independent and group projects and activities. You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively in small groups to present an informed analysis of your chosen topic. Guidance and support will be provided with your presentation from your tutors.
Independent:library and digital research; developing skills in constructing argumentsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload
Total Hours
1 x 1 hr OL lecture per week 9 hours per semester 1 x 2 hour workshop per week 22 hours per semester 2 hours assignment prep per week 22 6 hours reading per week 66 2 hours research per week 22 Total (including assessment prep)
= 156 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Understanding and theorising gender and sexuality Week 2 Networked Masculinities and Social Media Week 3 Incels, Right-Wing Populism, and the Crisis of Masculinity Week 4 Intersectionalities in the Anthropocene Week 5 Queer and Trans Inhumanisms Week 6 Disability and Crip Theory Week 7 Platform Feminism in the Digital Age Week 8 Feminist Science and Technology Studies Week 9 New materialisms and body entanglements Week 10 Presentations Week 11 Presentations Week 12 Student consultation Specific Course Requirements
Students do not need to have backgrounds in feminist theory nor scientific practice; the course is designed to work across a range of disciplines. -
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 Weekly Quizzes Summative Weekly
20% LO 1-5, 8 Group research presentation Summative End of Semester 30%;1000 words LO 1-8 Essay Summative TBC 40% LO 1-5, 7, 8 Participation Summative Weekly 10% LO 1-6, 8 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance: Students are required to attend weekly workshops. You do not receive marks for attending workshops; you receive them for participating in workshops (See Assessment Details).
Written Assignments:All written assignments should be submitted as Word or pdf documents. All written assignments must be referenced in Harvard Style. Details are available on the library website.Assessment Detail
Weekly quizzes will be based on weekly lectures/readings and activities. These will be conducted online via MyUni.
Group presentation - In groups, students will select an issue/problem/situation that concerns gender or sexuality and create an online presentation on the issue.
2000 word Essay - Students will complete an argumentative essay on a set topic covered in the course. Individual feedback
will be provided to each student via MyUni.
Participation - Students engage in interaction in class activities and the cooperative sharing ofmaterials and information.
Submission
Assignments will be submitted online, and checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.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
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- 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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