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Gender Studies Reading Course (GEND40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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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.
In 2017, a special topic will be available, on Affect and Queer Theory. This will be supervised by Dr Hannah McCann. This reading course will examine key texts that have emerged on the topic of affect in queer theory. Topics covered will include: introduction to affect theory, emotions, everyday affects, negativity, happiness, queer utopias and identity. Theorists covered will include Kathleen Stewart, Lauren Berlant, Jasbir Puar, Sarah Ahmed, Jose Esteban Munoz and J. Jack Halberstam, among others. Seminars will involve close in-depth readings of excerpts from key texts.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an increased capacity for independent inquiry;
- an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research; and
- an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- the ability to show an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the specialist area;
- the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline; and
- an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written work totalling 5,000 words (100%), due in the examination period
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Lesley Stirling Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lesley Stirling Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Texts will be determined in consultation with the supervisor.
- Subject notes
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Students wishing to enrol in this subject must speak to the Coordinator of the Gender Studies Program and get their permission.
- Admission to the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in gender studies.
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Gender Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Gender Studies Informal specialisation Gender Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Gender Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Gender Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022