INTR8054 Gender and War
INTR8054 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Department of International Relations |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International Relations |
| Offered in | INTR8054 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course raises the question of what role the relationship between the genders plays for understanding violent conflict - and presents a range of scholarly approaches that contribute towards an answer. Relating to the causes of conflict, the course discusses issues of violence and masculinity, gender and militarism, and women's role in political decision making. Addressing the nature and dynamics of war, the lecturers introduce students to studies of women combatants, women's role in terrorism, and violence against and exploitation of women in war. Finally, the course explores whether there are consistent gender differences in the practice of conflict resolution and peace building. This course is only available to students in the Peace and Conflict Studies specialisation and is offered in Oslo, Norway, in conjunction with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO).
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| Learning Outcomes | The classes will be taught by visiting lecturers, who are leading specialists on their respective topic. The students themselves will play an important role in integrating the components of the course, through class discussions preceding each lecture. Students are expected to have read the relevant literature prior to each seminar, and to have prepared notes for class discussion on the readings and the day's topic. For the one-hour discussions, students will take turns in preparing presentations on the day's readings. These discussions, and the combination of assignments, will encourage active learning and critical analysis. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Class participation 10%; Essay, 3000 words, 50%, and an exam (3hours), 40%
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| Workload |
12 lectures from 09:15 - 12:00 each time. 2 - 3 articles/reports per lecture All reading material is made available in a reader. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | International Relations |
| Technology Requirements | Students need access to a computer with Microsoft Word and access to the internet. |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode:
ANU Winter session 2010. The classes are run from mid August to mid December at Björknes College in Oslo, Norway.
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| Academic Contact | Dr Anita Schjølset |
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