What are “gender” and “cultural studies,” and how do these influential concepts shape our understanding of Asia and the Pacific? One strand of our course will consider how our ideas of male, female, and transgender translate in Asian and Pacific contexts. We will explore both historical and contemporary questions, including such possible topics as the influence of imperialism and religious conversions on gender, the relation between feminisms and nationalisms, the contemporary configurations of gender and development, and current debates about gendered violence, human rights, HIV, sex work, same-sex sexualities and gender crossing. The second strand of our course will turn to art, film, popular culture, and literature to investigate the imaginative and political work of cultural production. Possible topics include the links between culture and political power, culture in the age of capitalism, the role of globalisation, and the rise of digital cultures. We will introduce key theories and methods of inquiry through discussions of scholarly literature and visual/artistic materials from the two regions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Analyse, evaluate and apply contemporary theories of gender and culture in Asia and the Pacific;
- Use the conceptual vocabulary of gender and cultural studies to analyse contemporary issues and problems in Asia and the Pacific;
- Use the methods of gender and cultural studies to analyse the way gender and sexuality are produced in culture, including written and visual texts from Asia and the Pacific;
- Identify and understand interdisciplinary approaches to gender, sexuality and culture in Asia and the Pacific;
- Communicate complex ideas in speech and writing;
- Reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in the study of gender and culture in Asia and the Pacific.
Indicative Assessment
- Seminar participation, 10% (LO 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (10) [LO null]
- Seminar presentation, 10% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 5) (10) [LO null]
- Online posts/seminar tasks, 10% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4) (10) [LO null]
- Analytical 1500-2000 word Essay, 30% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (30) [LO null]
- Smartphone app Prototype (no coding) + Reflective Interview, 40% (LO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) (40) [LO null]
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Workload
The total workload for the course is 130 hours including in class time and independent study.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Course materials will be available on Wattle.Areas of Interest
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Asian Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Asia-Pacific Studies
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3180 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4890 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7005 | 26 Jul 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 14 Sep 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | In Person | View |