GEND 2018EX - Gender and Popular Culture

External - Semester 2 - 2017

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of developments in contemporary thought on gender and the ways it is expressed through, represented within, and influenced by popular culture. In particular it will examine the influential role of popular culture on our perceptions of who 'we' are and how we (are expected to) behave. Students will be asked to consider the ways constructions of 'acceptable' gendered identities (most particularly masculinities and femininities) in mainstream popular culture intersect with additional aspects of identity such as race, class, sexuality, dis/ability and so on; it will also explore ways in which artists and/or activists design popular culture works that deliberately seek to challenge or subvert traditional gender norms. As well as engaging with theoretical writings, students will consider gendered expressions and ideas in action through analysing examples of media texts (these may include film, television, print media, art, music video, zines and examples from social media).

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Course Details

Course Code	GEND 2018EX
Course	Gender and Popular Culture
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	External
Units	3
Contact	Online content
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study
Incompatible	GSSA 2114/EX, GSSA 3102/EX, GEND 2018
Assessment	Essay (800 word) 30%, Group presentation 20%, Essay (2000 word) 40%, Online participation 10%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Pam Papadelos

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

	Introduce students to contemporary theories in gender studies and cultural studies
	Develop students’ specialised knowledge of popular culture and how it impacts on constructions of identity
	Advance social justice issues (gender, race, class) in the context of popular culture texts
	Build on students’ ability to engage critically with popular culture texts
	Develop students’ ability to compare and integrate different perspectives into coherent arguments in a written format
	Build on students’ library and research skills
	Develop students’ interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2,3,4,5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5,7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4,5,7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Reader.

Recommended Resources

Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay writing guides, study guides, referencing, IT support and TURNITIN will be available.

Online Learning

The MyUni site contains some additional resources and materials. Each week after the lecture, the lecture slides and lecture recording are uploaded. Announcements and a discussion board are activated for student queries and the passing on of course information. Websites and some uploaded film/dvd material will complement the material in the reader. Articulate Storyline modules are avaialbe on MyUni. The materials will be released over the semester. As this is an on-line course an on-line forum is also created.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures and screenings supported by on-line tutorials in which examples are analysed, problems posed and solved.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD	TOTAL HOURS
1x1 hour lecture per week	12 hours per semester
1x2 hour on-line tutorial per week	24 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week	72 hours per semester

2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
	TOTAL = 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

WEEK	LECTURE TOPIC
1	Introduction
2	Understanding and Theorising Gender
3	Understanding and Theorising Popular Culture
4	Reading Popular Culture through Feminism
5	Group Work (on-line presentations)
6	Music
7	Social Media and the Internet
8	Essay Writing
9	Magazines
10	Television
11	Conclusion
12	Consultations in person or via email/skype

Small Group Discovery Experience

SGDE a tutorial setting involving group work to apply theory from modules to case studies/examples presented in the lecture and the readings. Students will work in groups of 8x5 students. Group presentation will occur via the on-line interface.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT TASK	TASK TYPE	WEIGHTING	COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
800 essay	Summative	30%	1,2,5,6
Group presentation	Formative and Summative	20%	1-7
2000 essay	Summative	40%	1-6
On-line Participation	Formative and Summative	10%	11-5, 7

Assessment Detail

800 word essay: Students will be required to write a critical response to the question below using the readings from weeks 1-3. “Why is it important to think critically about the relationship between gender and popular culture?” – 30% weighting.

Group Presentation: Students will be allocated a tutorial topic from Week 5 to Week 10 to present (in small groups) in the tutorial – 20% weighting.

2000 word essay: Students will be required to write a research essay chosen from topics to be circulated in week 6 - 40% weighting.

On-line Participation: Students engage in on-line discussions and activities, which will include cooperative sharing of materials and information - 10% weighting.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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