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- Shorter Thesis - Gender StudiesGEND70001
Offered:Time-based ResearchYear:2019
The masters program allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in gender studies. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advanc...
- Time-based Research
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Teaching period — to — Last self-enrol date — Census date — Last date to withdraw without fail — Assessment period ends —
- Gender Studies Thesis Part 1GEND40006
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
A research topic will be selected in consultation with the allocated supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50-point requirement for this yearlong subject. Students are exp...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Gender Studies Research MethodsGEND40005
Offered:FebruaryYear:2019
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 d...
- February
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours A total of 24 hours in intensive mode over 4 days. Teaching period 26 February 2019 to 1 March 2019 Last self-enrol date 26 February 2019 Census date 15 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2019 Assessment period ends 5 May 2019
- Sex, Gender and Culture: An IntroductionGEND10001
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
The world is gendered - but what is gender? We know gender is fundamental to the way in which we see ourselves and others, and how our communities and institutions are organised, but why? Why do gender norms and stereotypes emerge? What effects do they have on our lives? Drawing on feminist and q...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours A total of 36 hours: A 90 minute lecture and a 90 minute tutorial a per week. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Researching Society and CultureARTS90010
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
This subject aims to enable students to deepen and broaden their understanding of core and, whether perennial, resurgent or cutting-edge, contemporary concepts in the social sciences. The emphasis is on relating this to students' development of their own and their peers' doctoral theses.
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Total 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars, delivered fortnightly. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Researching ImagesARTS90011
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
This subject will introduce students to methodologies of researching images and to current issues in the research of images. The subject will be taught through active discussion and joint class readings of extracts from recent significant publications within or cognate to disciplines that work wi...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Total 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars, delivered fortnightly. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Visiting Scholar: Advanced Seminar AARTS90020
Offered:May, SeptemberYear:2019
This subject will be taught by a Visiting Scholar in an area of their expertise. It will provide a graduate-level introduction to an important area of scholarship, including discussion of the visitor’s own work and the scholarly field to which it contributes. The subject will appeal both to stude...
- May
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars Teaching period 1 May 2019 to 8 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 May 2019 Census date 10 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 May 2019 Assessment period ends 22 May 2019 - September
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars Teaching period 2 September 2019 to 6 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 3 September 2019 Census date 13 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2019 Assessment period ends 4 October 2019
- Migration and DevelopmentANTH90004
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Migration is one of the most significant drivers of social change in the developing world. The objective of this subject is to examine key issues and debates around the migration - development nexus, drawing on conceptual, theoretical, and empirical studies in human geography, anthropology, socio...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours A 3-hour seminar per week in Weeks 1 - 8 of Semester 1. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Anthropology Thesis Part 1ANTH40009
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the Anthropology Honours/Graduate Diploma (Advanced) Program coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Anthropology & Social Theory ThesisANTH40007
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator and under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Critical Anthropological TheoryANTH40011
Offered:AugustYear:2019
While ethnography as method is the most distinguishing feature of anthropology, ethnographic practice has always taken place in continual conversation with theory. Just as theoretical and philosophical considerations sometimes guide and generate particular ethnographic orientations and issues, so...
- August
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 contact hours: 2 x 3-hour seminars per week in Weeks 2 - 5 of semester. Teaching period 5 August 2019 to 30 August 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 16 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 September 2019 Assessment period ends 27 September 2019
- Fieldwork: Anthropology in PracticeANTH20014
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Ethnographic research enables us to grasp the complexity and diversity of human experience. This subject provides an invaluable opportunity for students early in their studies of anthropology and related fields to undertake hands-on research in field sites close to home. In 2019, we will focus on...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours A 3 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Inclusive Policy DevelopmentSOCI90012
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This unit of study will provide students with an introduction to contemporary approaches to the development and evaluation of social policy. In particular, it will enable students to explore ways of involving those whose lives are to be affected by social policy, in the formulation, implementatio...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Total 24 hours: A 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Rethinking Rights and Global DevelopmentGEND90007
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This subject explores the theoretical and political issues surrounding ideas of rights and human rights, with special reference to the development process within the contemporary globalising order. It draws on recent critical feminist and other (re)theorising within a range of disciplines, includ...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Social Policy: Special Topics ASOCI90020
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Special Topic: Survey Research Methods This subject will give practical tips and hands-on experience for designing and implementing social surveys, for both academic purposes and the public/business sector. The structure of the subject will parallel the steps taken when executing a survey: compa...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Contact Hours: A 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks of Semester. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Sociology InternshipSOCI30005
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019Quotas apply
In this subject a student, under academic supervision, undertakes a sociological research project or prepares a portfolio of work in an organisation outside the university, such as a trade union, social movement, women's organisation, social service provider, government or non-government organisa...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours To be determined in consultation with host organisation and program staff. Four seminars will be scheduled throughout the semester. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Gender Studies Reading CourseGEND40002
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
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 supervi...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 hours - 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 hours - 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Gender, Globalisation and DevelopmentGEND90006
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
This subject examines the relationships between gender, globalisation and development, illustrated principally through case studies, policy documents, and ethnographic texts. It also draws theoretical perspectives and insights from a number of social science and humanities disciplines as well. On...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 3 -hour seminar per week for Weeks 3-10 of semester. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Sociology of 'Race' and EthnicitiesSOCI30014
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This subject provides a sociological examination of the racialized underpinnings of Australian society. Focusing on how social forces such as colonisation, dispossession and the White Australia Policy have shaped understandings of racial difference, the subject will be concerned with the specific...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 30 contact hours: 1 X 1.5hr lecture and 1 X 1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Gender Diversity in the WorkplaceGEND30005
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
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 organization...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 36 hours - 3 hours per week of 'lectorial' including group work Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019