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Transgender Studies Terms and Debates (GEND30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject chart the emergence of transgender studies and engages with its contemporary debates. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, we will ask the following questions: What does the term “trans” mean and how does it relate to other terms such as gender nonconforming, and genderqueer among others. What is the relationship between trans studies and feminism, and between trans studies and queer theory? How have the trans studies reconceptualised feminist and queer understandings of gender, sex, and power? Specific attention will be paid to movement of transgender practices across transnational spaces. We will look at trans* practices in specific national and cultural context such as India, Iran, Mexico, Japan, North America, China, and Brazil among others.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of transgender theory;
- Have a firm grasp of national and international debates about transgender and develop the ability to evaluate specific issues in contemporary societies from transgender perspectives;
- Apply high level analysis, conceptual sophistication and critical thinking in the field of transgender studies;
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Develop independent thought and arguments;
- Receive new ideas and opinions through tutorial presentations and discussions;
- Develop effective written and oral communication through tutorial presentations, discussions and written assignments
- Develop flexibility, tolerance and cooperation with people from diverse background
- Develop management and planning through organizing workloads for recommended reading and assessment requirements
Last updated: 11 August 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students take GEND10001 prior to taking this subject.
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: 11 August 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reflective essay At the start of the semester, students will choose a week in which to present a topic. An essay on that topic is due the following week
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 40% |
Tutorial presentation - At the start of the semester, students will choose a week in which to present a topic. An essay on that topic is due the following week Hurdle requirement: Students must make a tutorial presentation | N/A | |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% tutorials, and make a tutorial presentation in preparation for the Reflective Essay, in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required. | N/A |
Last updated: 11 August 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Joshua Pocius Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours One 1.5 hour lecture per week One 1 hour tutorial per week 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
Last updated: 11 August 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 11 August 2023