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Sexuality Studies Terms and Debates (GEND20010)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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How and why did sex and sexuality become subjects of study? How is the understanding of sex and sexuality shaped by a history of scientific investigations? What constitutes knowledge and evidence in scientific investigation of sex and sexuality? Why is sexuality so central for our understanding of identity? This subject explores these questions by approaching sex and sexuality as historically, social and culturally constituted. Special attention will be given to how sexuality intersects with other categories of identity such as gender, race, ethnicity, religion, class, and disability. The subject offers a critical inquiry into historical understanding of sex and sexuality as a background against which to understand and rethink how sex and sexuality are understood today. Topics that will be explored will include but are not limited to: science of sex, sex education, the radical politics of sexuality, and sex offenders.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Have acquired a broad understanding of theoretical trajectories related to the study of sexuality;
- Demonstrate a developing capacity to think critically and evaluate arguments concerning sex and sexuality studies from feminist, queer of colour, and transgender perspectives;
- Have a firm grasp of national and international debates about gender and sexuality and develop the ability to evaluate specific issues in contemporary societies from feminist, queer, and transgender perspectives;
- Have the ability to apply critical skills and methods to analyse the contemporary issues related to gender and sexuality across a wide range of cultural contexts and socio-political settings.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Develop independent thought and arguments;
- Receive new ideas and opinions through tutorial participation and discussions;
- Develop effective written and oral communication through tutorial participation, discussions and written assignments;
- Develop flexibility, tolerance and cooperation with people from diverse background
- Develop time management and planning through organizing workloads for recommended reading and assessment requirements
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
International Politics (INTS10001) or Power (MULT10018) recommended
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: 1 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective essay
| Week 6 | 40% |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A selection of articles will be made available
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 1 March 2024