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Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)
This unit introduces the complex relationships between sex, race, and contemporary western consumer practices. Using theoretical perspectives from such critics as Anne McClintock, Stuart Hall, and bell hooks, the unit considers the politics of sex and race within the lived experiences of imperialism and globalisation. Designed to be interdisciplinary, the unit incorporates historical, political, literary and filmic perspectives. Areas for examination include advertising, media, travel and tourism, fashion, foreign aid and child sponsorship programs, 'world literature', and transnational labour movements.
Students successfully completing this unit at 3rd yr level will have gained
Website analysis (1500words) 30%; Research project (2700 words) 60%; Class participation (equivalent to 300 words) 10%
Additional comment: Students at level 3 will be expected to demonstrate greater capacity for independent research and will be required to develop research projects of a more conceptually challenging nature.
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
A first year sequence