WMN3020

Issues in feminist research

Maryanne Dever

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should have developed a familiarity with contemporary debates in the area of feminist research methodology; an applied understanding of previously acquired feminist theoretical knowledge; enhanced research skills and further skills in the development of argument, both orally and in writing.

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? These are some of the questions that this subject will address as it introduces students to recent feminist research methodologies in a range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. The subject will explore differing practical modes of feminist research in addition to enhancing students' own research skills. Opportunities will 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%

Prescribed texts

A reading pack of excerpts will be compiled and made available through the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research.