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WC2001 - Australian Women's Studies
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject explores the lives, experiences and achievements of Australian women in historical, cultural and contemporary contexts. Interdisciplinary in nature, the subject will draw on insights from a range of disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
- apply appropriate theoretical frameworks and concepts to the analysis of contemporary Australian womens lives;
- demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary position of women in Australian society;
- discuss and critically evaluate key debates surrounding gender related issues;
- distinguish between major theoretical perspectives in womens studies.
Subject Assessment
- reflection/reflective task (30%)
- essays (30%)
- critical analysis (40%).
| Assumed Knowledge: |
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
WC1001 |
Availabilities |
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| External, Study Period 11 | |
| Census Date 10-Dec-2020 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Professor Debra Miles. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.