Gender at Work in The World

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Total expected time commitment is 102-hours across the semester, including class time.

This subject is available only to those taking a Major in the Bachelor of Arts or Graduate Diploma of Arts (Gender Studies). Completion of 37.5 pts of level two subjects in the Gender Studies major and enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Gender Studies) is required. Bachelor of Arts students should endeavour to take the capstone subject in their final semester of study after completion of 25 pts of 3rd year.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject explores diverse scenes, sites and spaces of gender as they occur in contemporary life and culture. It will draw on key theories and approaches to gender to study sexual difference and sexuality in relation to real world contexts including culture, home, education, media, politics, public and private institutions, and the law. The subject will provide Gender Studies students with the opportunity to reflect on, expand and synthesize the rich skills base from the Humanities and Social Sciences which they have cultivated during their studies. Additionally it offers an essential forum for discussion about how these skills can productively be applied in the professional workplace. This includes a consideration of how having a background in Gender Studies will enable potential future leaders in the workplace to challenge and counter discrimination and prejudice, to institute cultures of change and to champion Human Rights. The subject will feature regular guest lectures by arts, community, industry, and public sector leaders.

On completion of the subject students should have:

• an understanding of key concepts from gender theory;
• the ability to demonstrate various ways in which ideas about gender theory can productively be employed in real world scenarios;
• the skills and confidence to take the initiative in relating theoretical ideas covered on the subject to culture and society;
• learnt how to organize material into coherent and convincing arguments in their written work.

A 1600 word essay 40% (due during the semester), and a 2400 word take home examination 60% (due in the examination period). This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• have learnt to be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;
• be able to cultivate oral and written communication skills;
• have developed an understanding of cultural and social contexts;
• have become skilled at managing time and resources effectively.