WMN3020

Issues in feminist research

(ART)

Denise Cuthbert

8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: What is feminist epistemology? What makes research feminist? Are there specific feminist research methods? How, as researchers, do we deal with the political nature of feminist research? The subject will explore differing practical modes of feminist research in addition to enhancing students0 own research skills. Opportunities wil be made for students to develop and document their own research projects as part of the subject.

Assessment: Library exercise/short essay (2000 words): 30% + Long essay or documented research project (4000 words): 60% + Seminar participation and seminar tasks: 10%