ATS3024 · Gender and international relations

Overview

In this unit you will examine the history, evolution, and application of different strands of feminist theory in the study of International Relations. You will use gender as an analytic framework and gender analysis as a method for exploring International Relations while considering how other forms of power (e.g. race, sexuality, & class) manifest and intersect with gender. While we examine conflict, violence and security issues, we will also look at other global dynamics, including diplomacy, peace negotiations and political economy.

Areas of study: Human rights International relations

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. distinguish between and evaluate types of feminism, and feminist theories;
2. critically analyse the women, peace and security agenda;
3. critically reflect upon the adoption of a gender perspective on any given topic in (global) politics;
4. use gender perspectives to analyse global policy problems and/or political issues;
5. work independently and collaboratively to communicate gender perspectives in global politics to a range of audiences.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period 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.