James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

Offerings
View how WC1001 is offered in 2004

(Also shows pre-requisites and inadmissible combinations if applicable)

WC1001:03

Australian Women's Studies

Townsville, Cairns, External

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 24 hours tutorials. Semester 1 (Townsville campus); 13 1-1/2 hour tutorials flexi-plus mode. Semester 2, Limited Attendance (Cairns campus); Semester 2, External delivery.

Staff:

Ms N Harris (Townsville campus);

Ms R Lynn (Cairns campus).

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 (45%); reflective journal (30%); presentation or paper (25%).