AMG5035 · Gender in the workplace

Overview

In this unit, you will examine case studies of gender-related issues in the workplace, drawing upon up-to-date research in sociology, organisational psychology, education, and cultural studies. You will develop a theoretically informed perspective for understanding topics that are relevant and increasingly attended to in the workplace, such as organisation dynamics, gender- and sexuality-based discrimination, and diversity and inclusion. Through within-semester assessments and continuous feedback, you will be equipped with the skills to conduct research on the workplace and productively address work-related problems.

Areas of study: Communication and media studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply relevant theoretical concepts and skills learned in the classroom through intersectional analyses to workplace tasks, duties or responsibilities assigned;
2. Evaluate learning at the workplace to consider broader political, social and cultural implications;
3. Utilise independent and collaborative learning and working skills in a corporate or activist environment;
4. Communicate perceptively, effectively and with cultural sensitivity.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.