GSC3207

Women's sociology

Proposed to be offered next in 1999

Marion Collis

8 points
* Equivalent to 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisites: Sociology major, two second-level subjects; gender studies major, two of GSC2203, GSC2409, GSC2505, GSC2406

Objectives As for GSC2207 with the additional objectives of being able to critically assess the different ways in which malestream and feminist sociology theorise about gender relations; show an understanding of how feminist insights can be incorporated into research on men's lives.

Synopsis As for GSC2207.

Assessment Essay one (1800 words): 30%
* Seminar presentation or written seminar paper (2100 words): 35%
* Essay two (2100 words): 35%
* Students doing the subject at third-year level will be required to demonstrate wider reading for all three pieces of assessment. The second essay requires a broader knowledge base and a more analytical approach than that set for second-level students.