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Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain key concepts in gender and feminist studies
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  • Global Citizens
2.
Collaborate effectively with others
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3.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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4.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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5.
Articulate a broad cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary understanding of gender and sexuality
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6.
Recognise where and in what ways gender studies is applicable in various disciplines (e.g. Philosophy, History)
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7.
Explain how the category gender intersects with other categories such as race, class and sexuality
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8.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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9.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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10.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
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11.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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12.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
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13.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
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  • Leaders

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The 24 UOC minor in Women's and Gender Studies can be combined with a major in English or History as preparation for a double first teaching specialisation.

Level 1 Core Course

You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS1900
6 UOC
Gendered Worlds: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

Level 2 Prescribed Electives

You must take at least 12 UOC, up to a maximum of 18 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS2455
6 UOC
Gender in China
ARTS2464
6 UOC
Chinese Ideas of Beauty and Erotica: Ancient to Modern
ARTS2845
6 UOC
Sex, Human Rights and Justice
ARTS2900
6 UOC
Global Feminisms: Competing Visions, Varying Histories
ARTS2904
6 UOC
Dressed to Kill: Dress and Identity in History
ARTS2905
6 UOC
Frida Kahlo: Performing Passion and Pain
ARTS2906
6 UOC
History of Sexuality
ARTS2908
6 UOC
Premodern Japan: Status, Sex and Power
DART2320
6 UOC
Art and the Body

Level 3 Prescribed Electives

You can take up to a maximum of 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3900
6 UOC
Gender and Queer Critiques: Rethinking History and Other Studies
ARTS3218
6 UOC
Japanese History: Modern Miracles and Mythologies
ARTS3901
6 UOC
Race and Gender
ATSI3002
6 UOC
Gendered Identities in Indigenous Australia

Enrolment Disclaimer

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