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WC5001:06

Introduction to Women's Studies

External

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures/seminars or the equivalent in mixed mode delivery. Semester 1 and 2.

An interdisciplinary survey of current feminist research and theoretical issues in women's studies. Topics may include: women and work, health, education, social welfare and law; rural, migrant and NESB women; women of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; women in literature; women in history; women and development.

Learning Objectives:

to demonstrate understanding of historical and contemporary social structures and processes which create particular gendered regimes in public and private life;

to demonstrate understanding of various theoretical frameworks with which to analyse women's various positions, opportunities, and achievements in public and private life.

Assessment by research paper (2500 - 3000 words) (60%); reflective journal (40%).