* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
This unit examines the role of women in politics and public decision-making. The unit will specifically address the issues of women as citizens and consumers of policy; women as public officials making and delivering policy; and women as politicians representing the electorate in policy-making. There will be an exploration of the history and impact of the women's movement and an assessment of current issues concerning the status of women in public life.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 200:discussion paper 500 words 10%, major essay 3000 words 40%, seminar participation 10%, exam 40 % 300: discussion paper 500 words 10%, major essay 3000 words 40%, seminar participation 10%, exam 40 %
TEACHING PATTERN:
Internal: 1 hr Lectures and 1 hr Workshops weekly, 1 hr Tutorials fortnightly. Dist Ed: web-based delivery of 13 lectures and workshops and one fortnightly online tutorial discussion.
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