gsd2ddd diversity democracy dissent
DIVERSITY DEMOCRACY DISSENT
GSD2DDD
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject measures the ideal of democracy against its capacity to deal with the diversity of the people. We look at how different identities, based on class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity (among others) articulate, negotiate and contest their place and (mis)representation in democratic life. We study the heritage of the concept of democracy in relation to its concrete manifestations in nation states, and compare how the democratic ideal of living together in a political community is debated in various contexts. Topics include: minority and equal rights within a system of majority rule; free speech, censorship and political correctness; the gendered, sexualised and racialised character of social recognition and economics (re)distribution; religious freedom and secularism; political activism, civil disobedience and violence; law and justice; and discourses of human rights. Texts include legal documents, petitions, government papers, propaganda, various media, and academic writings.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year GSDS subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GSD3DDD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students completing a Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies Major must complete this subject at third-year level.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Annotated bibliography and essay plan (equivalent to 1, 200 words) | 15 | |
Evaluative essay (1, 600 words) | 20 | |
Reflection on presentation and peer review (800 words) | 10 | |
Reflective and responsive blogs, ongoing and synthesised at end of semester (2000 words) | 25 | |
Research Essay (2, 400 words) | 30 |