Education

ESG781

2006  ESG781  Education and Women's Careers

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter ESG781 H Distance(H) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 17-JUL-2006 10-AUG-2006 04-SEP-2006 20-OCT-2006 *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). Offered in Courses: [ E5E] [ R3A] About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Examines critical policies and practices in women's education. Feminist and anti-feminist theories about education are included. There is an emphasis on students analysing their own education experiences and career opportunities. The relationship between gender and work will be explored. There is an examination of the cultural ideologies that separate men's work from women's work. Changing attitudes towards the role of women are examined. This unit examines current issues which challenge, constrain and sustain career pathways for both women and men.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: negotiated assignment (Masters of Education, Graduate Certificate - 5000 word assignment (100%))

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Required
Reinharz S, Feminist Methods in Social Research

STAFF: Dr Clare Hiller

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