SCY3031

Sexuality, Gender and Social Relations (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Kirsten McLean

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Become familiar with a range of theoretical approaches to sexuality and gender in Western society. 2. The ability to use these approaches to analyse a variety of areas in which sexuality and gender are experienced in social life. 3. An understanding of the diversity of sexual desires, practices and identities. 4. Increased awareness of the gender differences in perceptions and experiences of sexualities. 5. A grasp of the range of institutions which reinforce and challenge notions of sexuality and gender.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours) (equivalent 2000 words): 40% + Tutorial attendance and participation: 10% Additional comment + Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate wider reading and the ability to present more sophisticated theoretical arguments.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence or permission

Prohibitions: SCY2031