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BAHIS2005 - Gender, Sexuality and History
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<p>This unit will examine the histories of gender and sexuality with attention to colonial and post colonial experiences, rights developments, legally and socially proscribed and prescribed behaviors. It will focus on how concepts and categories of gender, biological sex, and sexuality have shaped both public and private histories and social systems. It considers their influences in structuring social and political roles and relations, especially since the 19th century. It also examines the growth of the social history movement and the theoretical and methodological influences associated with it. Utilising these frameworks, this course will examine some key influences on historical writings in different contexts and in broadening knowledge regarding intersections between social change and historical studies.</p>
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<p>Introducing the history of sexuality </p>
<p>Gendered histories</p>
<p>Gendered empires and sexually regulated nations</p>
<p>Writing gender and sexuality into history</p>
<p>Early modern diversities - gender/s and sexualities</p>
<p>19th Century Emancipation - New Women and New Men?</p>
<p>Colonial aftermaths - 'knowledge based' differences</p>
<p>Gender and sexuality in selected settings in the 20th Century</p>
<p>Considering the impacts of the colonial gaze</p>
<p>Gender, sexuality and the histories of rights</p>
<p>Gay Liberation and Homosexual Law Reform</p>
<p>Contested categories and roles - gender and sexuality in the 20th and 21st centuries</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will examine the histories of gender and sexuality with attention to colonial and post colonial experiences, rights developments, legally and socially proscribed and prescribed behaviors. It will focus on how concepts and categories of gender, biological sex, and sexuality have shaped both public and private histories and social systems. It considers their influences in structuring social and political roles and relations, especially since the 19th century. It also examines the growth of the social history movement and the theoretical and methodological influences associated with it. Utilising these frameworks, this course will examine some key influences on historical writings in different contexts and in broadening knowledge regarding intersections between social change and historical studies.</p>
Unit content
<p>Introducing the history of sexuality </p> <p>Gendered histories</p> <p>Gendered empires and sexually regulated nations</p> <p>Writing gender and sexuality into history</p> <p>Early modern diversities - gender/s and sexualities</p> <p>19th Century Emancipation - New Women and New Men?</p> <p>Colonial aftermaths - 'knowledge based' differences</p> <p>Gender and sexuality in selected settings in the 20th Century</p> <p>Considering the impacts of the colonial gaze</p> <p>Gender, sexuality and the histories of rights</p> <p>Gay Liberation and Homosexual Law Reform</p> <p>Contested categories and roles - gender and sexuality in the 20th and 21st centuries</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2005">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of BAXDC1002/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS1001" target="_blank">BAHIS1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS1002" target="_blank">BAHIS1002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAIND1001" target="_blank">BAIND1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAKIP1001" target="_blank">BAKIP1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=INDSL1001" target="_blank">INDSL1001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS3005" target="_blank">BAHIS3005</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ways in which gender and sexuality have been historically constructed</p>
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<p>Interrogate how constructions of gender, biological sex and sexuality have influenced historical experiences and writings</p>
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<p>Identify the key theoretical concepts used by scholars in the field of the history of gender and sexuality.</p>
K4
<p>Recognise cultural constructions and cultural sensitivities in relation to gender and sexuality</p>
S1
<p>Use bibliographical and research skills to locate and gather specialist scholarly sources</p>
S2
<p>Critically analyse selected texts and sources</p>
S3
<p>Examine and evaluate relevant historical categories, concepts and constructions of gender and sexuality</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate proficiency in expression, evaluation and critique of histories of gender, biological sex and sexuality in both oral and written form</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate understanding of historical issues and events relating to categories and concepts of gender and sexuality</p>
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<p>Articulate and reflect on historical approaches to gender and sexuality</p>
A3
<p>Recognise, explain and reflect on historically situated events, accounts, and representations of gender and sexuality</p>
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<p>Select, summarise and critically review relevant books and peer reviewed articles analysing an aspect of the history of constructed categories of sexuality, biological sex, and gender</p>
<p>Literature review</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2
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<p>Research and analyse a chosen event or era of history pertaining to constructions of gender and/or sexuality</p>
<p>Research Essay</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
3
<p>Actively engage in classes and/or online activities; make informed contributions to course activities and discussion; complete assigned course readings; demonstrate understanding of course materials, relevant concepts and scholarly perspectives; demonstrate understanding of key historical developments, debates and constructed categories of gender and sexuality.</p>
<p>Online learning tasks and activities</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S1, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2005">View unit fees</a>
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