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Gender Diversity in the Workplace (GEND30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will examine the following questions: what exactly do we mean by gender diversity, who do current ideas include or exclude, why and when is it important, and how should we try to achieve it?
The what, why and how of gender diversity are fundamental questions relating to organizational management, performance and productivity, social values, fairness and justice, as well as the ethical and legal obligations of organisations. This subject explores these issues from ethical, empirical, historical and practical perspectives. It takes an interdisciplinary approach that draws on management science, philosophy, psychology and leadership studies , and provides opportunities for students to apply contemporary academic understandings to their current and future work roles.
In a learning environment that actively draws on the diverse perspectives of students from across faculties, the subject will explore topics such as:
- The legal and social history of rights and representation in the workplace
- The business case for gender diversity
- The social justice case for gender diversity
- The ethics of affirmative action
- Practical scripts and strategies for motivating and leading change in the workplace
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Locate contemporary debates about gender diversity in a social, empirical and historical context.
- Apply ethical and philosophical frameworks to debates about gender diversity in the workplace
- Communicate clearly and persuasively ideas about gender diversity in the workplace
- Critically engage with different arguments for gender diversity
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- Develop the clear thinking skills required to assess empirical and ethical arguments.
- Develop effective written academic and non-academic communication skills.
- Develop skills of values-based leadership
Last updated: 22 November 2023
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: 22 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An essay that discusses an aspect of gender diversity in the workplace from empirical, ethical and/or historical perspectives
| Week 6 | 40% |
A 'board report' providing concise and accessible recommendations relating to a gender diversity issue
| Week 9 | 40% |
A script and strategy to promote gender diversity within a real or hypothetical workplace context
| During the examination period | 20% |
| Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 22 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Cordelia Fine Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours - 3 hours per week of 'lectorial' including group work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available in the pre-teaching period via the LMS.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 22 November 2023