Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.The minor in Gender Studies is a vibrant, cross-disciplinary area of study that situates gender, sex and sexualities at the centre of academic enquiry and social research and policy. By approaching gender from historical, theoretical, cross-cultural and First Nations perspectives, and in relation … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply in-depth gender analysis within disciplinary, interdisciplinary and/ or trans-disciplinary contexts.
- Scholars
2.
Articulate how gender is a constitutive feature of societies and cultures and how it intersects with other categories such as race, class and sexuality.
- Scholars
3.
Demonstrate cross-cultural, historical and culturally specific understandings of gender and sexuality.
- Global citizens
4.
Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills through sensitive engagement with diverse cultural and social perspectives.
- Global citizens
- Leaders
5.
Apply high-level skills in intersectional gender analysis to address complex problems in professional practice, society and/ or scholarship.
- Scholars
- Leaders
6.
Display initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge and skills in gender studies and analysis.
- Professionals
7.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a variety of media, for diverse audiences and purposes.
- Scholars
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Professionals
- Global citizens
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts
Specialisation Structure
You must complete 36 UOC.
Level 1 Core Course
Level 1 Prescribed Electives
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
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