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Gender Studies Reading Course (GEND40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject is for Gender Studies Honours students only, but is only available in special circumstances and must be organised in advance with the Honours convenor.
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.
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: 12 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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written work
| During the examination period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 12 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 Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Informal specialisation PD-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
- 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: 12 November 2022