gsd3ddd diversity democracy dissent
DIVERSITY DEMOCRACY DISSENT
GSD3DDD
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - 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 GSD2DDD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate diverse positions/arguments regarding topics/ debate
- Activities:
- Identify different methods, concepts, and theories relevant to specific deabtes;evaluate different approaches to validating knowledge claims.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Present brief and persuasive argument to peers that focuses on GSDS issues within democracy
- Activities:
- Present brief outline of current campaign/debate as if speaking to broader public; develop pitch of arugment through in class group activities; incorporate other views through referring to blog activities, readings and lecture materials.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Produce an original piece of sustained complex written argument that can contribute to current public debate regarding diversity and democracy
- Activities:
- Research and access current public debate; compare with academic readings and historical bacground of debate; discuss with other classmates and lecturer during chat sessions and online blogs; identify problems and work through solutions in tutorials; write critical evaluation based on these activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Produce orginal, well researched response to relevant topic in GSDS
- Activities:
- Apply concepts, theories, methods to relevant topic; participate in library activities to form annotated bibliiography for research; develop plan for writing up essay; peer review direction of plan and research in groups.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Summarise research and arguments regarding key debates regrading diversity within democracy
- Activities:
- Summarise different positions in public debates articulated in media, activist propaganda,academic readings and policy/legal documents
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
06. Work effectively and cooperatively in groups
- Activities:
- Respond to others' reflections in online journals; problem solve research issues with others in group; share information and syntehsise different positions within tutorial group work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annotated bibliography and essay plan (equivalent to 1, 200 words) | 15 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Evaluative essay (1, 600 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Reflection on presentation and peer review (800 words) | 10 | 02, 06 | |
| Reflective and responsive blogs, ongoing and synthesised at end of semester (2000 words) | 25 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Research Essay (2, 400 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |