Gender Studies Research Methods (GEND40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to research methods and research skills for planning, researching and writing a thesis in Gender Studies. Gender Studies is a uniquely transdisciplinary field, incorporating critical work on topics relating to gender, sexuality and feminisms from across multiple disciplines in both the humanities and the social sciences. This subject introduces students to a wide range of research methods from across this heterogeneous field, and explores lines of interconnection as well as points of divergence in Gender Studies’ diverse intellectual projects. The subject also teaches key research skills including: defining a scholarly field, establishing a research question, writing a thesis statement, developing a critical literature review, refining a conceptual framework, writing a statement on methodology, preparing a research proposal, identifying appropriate case studies, and understanding and managing ethics principles and procedures.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will:
- develop a detailed knowledge of key professional skills (developing a proposal, organising research, writing, editing, peer reviewing) and an understanding of the principles of various approaches to research;
- acquire critical and analytical skills and methods to enable the identification and resolution of problems within specific research projects;
- develop high level written communication skills;
- develop an independent approach to understanding research practices that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate methodologies applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical research protocols;
- be introduced to research practices across a range of disciplines;
- work with independence, self- reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges of research;
- be able to communicate their knowledge effectively in a variety of oral and written formats.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have advanced research and analytic skills; and
- have the ability to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEND40006 | Gender Studies Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assessment 1: Methodology discussion, due mid March.
| Mid March. | 40% |
Assessment 2: Literature review, due April.
| April. | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all 4 days. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Kalissa Alexeyeff Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 24 hours in intensive mode over 4 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 February 2020 to 28 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 25 February 2020 Census date 13 March 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 April 2020 Assessment period ends 2 May 2020 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note that this subject commences prior to the start of Semester 1.
GEND40005 Gender Studies Research Methods must be taken concurrently with the Gender Studies Honours thesis or the Gender Studies Graduate Diploma Advanced thesis.
Students who commence the thesis in Semester 2 will be required to complete GEND40005 Gender Studies Research Methods in the February of the following year.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022