Global Perspectives on Gender, Sex and Sexuality (11146.2)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and understand key moments in feminist and queer history, demonstrating an understanding of the ongoing effects of medical, legal and other frameworks designed to regulate gender and sexuality;
2. Analyse the intersection of gender and sexuality with race, class, ethnicity, religion and ability/disability; and
3. Critically reflect on, and creatively address, key issues facing groups marginalised by their sexuality or gendered experiences.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Annie McCarthy |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Annie McCarthy |
Required texts
All readings are available on the unit canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items are to be submitted electronically via Canvas. No hard copies are required.
AI Tools
Students are not permitted to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in this unit. The ethical issues surrounding AI have yet to be fully understood nor have the implications of AI on the lives of people with diverse genders/sexualities been taken seriously. To get a sense of both these issues, I encourage all students to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaU6tI2pb3M.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Our tutorials provide an open and safe space for the critical exchange of ideas. Unit content includes topics that some students may find offensive and/or traumatizing. Every effort will be made to forewarn students about potentially disturbing content and also request assistance from all students in creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity.
Our tutorial discussion will sometimes touch on the topics related to sensitive topics around sexual orientation and sexuality. This content is disturbing and can potentially upset and traumatise so it is important to be prepared. If you believe that you may find the discussion to be traumatizing, you may choose to not participate in the discussion or to leave the tutorial. Contact your lecturer and tutor so that you can still complete the unit successfully.