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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course is designed to explore the interactions between law, gender identity and sexualities. It will: - provide a theoretical framework which highlights the complexity and contradictions inherent in the construction of sexualities, from an interdisciplinary perspective - examine a range of legal controversies surrounding sexuality and gender identity - consider the interaction of gender, class, race and sexuality issues - consider the relationship between "queer" theory, lesbian and gay theory and feminist theory - consider the relationship between activism and the legal process
In this course students are expected to develop critical thinking skills along with the skills necessary in preparing and executing research and writing. To meet these objectives, there will be 2 compulsory, non-redeemable assessment tasks: A Reflective Class Paper worth 20% and a Research Essay worth 80%. Although both tasks are compulsory, students have a wide range of options available in choosing their topics and methodology for each task.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.