Gender Studies Reading Course

Subject GEND40002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with thesis supervisor throughout the period of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: An average of 10 hours each week.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr Maree Pardy

mpardy@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject involves a supervised study of an area of scholarship chosen by the student in consultation with an appointed supervisor. A reading list will be agreed upon and discussed regularly during the semester as the reading proceeds. The subject should enhance the student's powers of independent inquiry, should encourage initiative in self-directed research, and should strengthen the student's capacities in theoretical analysis and argument.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • have gained increased capacity for independent inquiry.
  • have an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research.
  • have an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument.
Assessment: Written work totalling 5,000 words (100%) due at the end of the Semester.
Prescribed Texts:

Texts will be determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • show an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the specialist area
  • be able to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research
Links to further information: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/gender/about/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Gender Studies
Gender Studies
Gender Studies

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