Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Enrolment not permitted
WMST9009 has been successfully completed
Course context
This topic is only available to students who hold postgraduate status.Master of Arts (International Development) by coursework; Master of Arts (Women's Studies)
Topic description
In this topic students will extend their knowledge of the range of methods and procedures employed in current feminist research, and acquire the knowledge and skills to carry out a successful research project. They will consider arguments for and against a specifically feminist methodology, investigate the uses of qualitative and quantitative models, consider philosophical, ethical and ideological assumptions underlying various modes of research and explain the nexus between research, social practices and social change.
Educational aims
In this topic students will extend their knowledge of the range of methods and procedures employed in current feminist research, and acquire the knowledge and skills to carry out a successful research project. They will consider arguments for and against a specifically feminist methodology, investigate the uses of qualitative research models, consider philosophical, ethical and ideological assumptions underlying various modes of research and explain the nexus between research, social practices and social change.
Expected learning outcomes
- Enhance critical analytical skills of both theoretical and empirical material in a research context
- Undertake preliminary structuring of research tools such as interview schedules and questionnaires
- Capacity building in field work planning and execution
- Development of research skills with respect to self appraisal and auto critique
- Research awareness in multi ethnic/cultural research settings.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
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