WC5002 - Methodology in 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 research methodologies in womens studies. Students examine theoretical issues in feminist methodologies and study examples of womens studies research in history, art/literary criticism, education, the health and social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
- to apply a methodological framework to analysis of a relevant issue in womens studies;
- to develop and demonstrate understanding of current research methodologies in womens studies.
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: | Permission of Director, Centre for Women's Studies |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Face to face teaching (2 day w'shop) | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Nonie Harris |
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| Assessment: | critical thinking logbook (40%); research paper (60%). |
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