The aim of this course is to engender critical thought about law. In particular, the course introduces students to feminist theories about law. A range of topics will be discussed using a diverse range of feminist and critical materials. Topics will include feminism within the academy, the concept of equality and violence against women as well as other topics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On the successful completion of this course students should be able to:- Describe, discuss, explain, analyse and critique a selection of key feminist and other critical theories
- Explain, appraise and evaluate feminist and critical strategies and methods
- Apply feminist and other critical theories to analyse law or legal issues, and generate new perspectives
- Design, plan and execute a substantial piece of written scholarship, with some independence
- Engage in communication and debate with peers and staff in ways which respect social and cultural diversity
Indicative Assessment
Indicative Assessment1. Seminar Participation in 2 nominated seminars from Weeks 2- 12 (each seminar worth 5% of overall mark).
2. Reflection Paper 1 and 2 (each paper worth 15% of overall mark).
3. Research Paper (worth 60% of overall mark).
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Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3527 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |
