Unit Outline

Gender & World explores the shape(s) and impact(s) of gendered assumptions on human interactions in diverse areas of the world and in different historical periods. This unit focuses on how people have acted and do act on the basis of their gendered assumptions, and examines worldly practices which are based on gendered foundations. Gender and sexual difference are examined in their roles as world-organising principles (that is, as abstract categories) and elements (that is, as material realities). This unit also provides students with a global perspective on Gender Studies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate your comprehension of key theoretical concepts and issues in gender studies
2.	Identify and analyse instances of intersectionality, i.e., the ways in which lived experiences of race, class, age, sexuality, physical ability, etc., are implicated in gendered relations
3.	Summarise accurately and compare effectively key claims and broad arguments put forward by different theorists
4.	Communicate using the language of Feminist Theory and academic style

Alterations as a result of student feedback

N/A

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Comprehension exercise	Week 5	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Essay	Week 8	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Tutorial Participation	Week 13	10 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Final Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Comprehension exercise

Task Description:

Comprehension exercise

Task Length:

850 Words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Fluently summarise key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Provide examples supporting key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Highlight intersectionality in theory and examples	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Critically analyse key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Essay

Task Description:

Long essay

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Fluently summarise key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Provide examples supporting key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Highlight intersectionality in theory and examples	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Critically analyse key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Tutorial Participation

Task Description:

Tutorial Participation

Task Length:

Ongoing

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Express understanding of assigned material	LO1, LO4
2	Employ the language of feminist theory	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Final Examination

Task Description:

Final Examination

Task Length:

2-hr Take-Home Exam

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Fluently summarise key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Provide examples supporting key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Highlight intersectionality in theory and examples	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Critically analyse key claims	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.