WC5001 - Introduction to Women's Studies

Credit points:	06
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare

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 Outcomes

• 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.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Baker
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	reflective journal (40%); research paper (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.