Gender Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !GDA-ARTS-SPC+1014 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Dr Fran Martin

Email: f.martin@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

See program overview

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should:

  • demonstrate a sound understanding of recent developments in feminist theory and practices;
  • understand the issues involved in debates about feminist knowledge;
  • develop an understanding of contemporary feminist debates about gender politics, self and subjectivity and the relationship of these debates to other areas of social inquiry.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • four elective subjects (50 points)

Total 100 points

Please note the folloiwng:

  • the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters
  • students must consult the program coordinator to have their subject selection approved prior to enrolment
  • applicants should note that they must satisfy any prerequisite as set, before being allowed to enrol in any subjects
Subject Options:

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective Subjects

50 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

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