Feminism: A Transnational History - WOMS2107
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/history/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: HIST2721
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Offers a modern history of 'feminist' movements, issues and ideas, with an emphasis also on feminisms in the academy. Responds to the postcolonial feminist critique of the 2nd Wave western (liberal and radical) feminist notion of a global 'sisterhood' and the accompanying demand that women's many differences be recognised. Focuses therefore upon women's struggles for rights, equality or more autonomy in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Learning Outcomes


Students who meet the attendance and participation requirements and successfully complete the course can expect to:
  • Gain an awareness of different styles of femininsm, historically and today
  • Further an appreciation of the different situations of women around the world and their perceptions of pressing women's issues and needs
  • Develop an understanding of feminist historiography and interdisciplinary theory
  • Gain skills in developing and conducting research projects
  • Refine skills in textual interpretation and social-historical analysis.

Assessment


  • Two tutorial exercises - 40% (20% each)
  • Research essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • Participation - 20%