WC1001:03
Australian Women’s Studies
Townsville, Cairns
13 lectures, 24 tutorials or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. First semester. Second semester flexible delivery (Townsville and Cairns campuses). Also offered at Mackay campus.
Staff: Ms N Harris.
This subject explores the lives, experiences and achievements of Australian women in historical, cultural and contemporary contexts. Interdisciplinary in nature, the subject will draw on insights from a range of disciplines.
Learning Objectives:
- demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary position of women in Australian society;
- apply appropriate theoretical frameworks and concepts to the analysis of contemporary Australian women’s lives;
- discuss and critically evaluate key debates surrounding gender related issues;
- distinguish between major theoretical perspectives in women’s studies.
Assessment by a 2,000 word essay (40%); reflective journal (40%); presentation or paper (20%).
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