Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Objectives

Students successfully completing this unit will have gained

1. a foundational understanding of feminist debates in the area of postcolonialism, cross-cultural consumption and sexed and raced identities;
2. an understanding of the historical links between imperialism and globalization;
3. skills in the critical analysis of popular discourses, such as advertising, news production and other media and popular cultural forms;
4. enhanced skills in verbal and written communication;
5. enhanced skills in the formulating, conducting and presenting of individual research projects.

Assessment

Written work: 80%
Class Participation/presentation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sharon A Bong

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology
Politics
International studies
Gender studies
Comparative literature and cultural studies
Anthropology

Prohibitions

ATS3563