General Information
It is essential to understand how to communicate effectively with each other in order to achieve a successful professional and personal life. Through current research and examining social practices, this subject focuses on male-female communication; definitions of gender; biological and social influences on gender; effectiveness in personal relationships; gender issues in the workplace; media and cultural influences on gender stereotypes; education of children for a changing world; and gender-based violence. Students will develop skills in research and analysis based on studies of issues affecting women, men and those who identify with the LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersexed and queer) communities in the 21st century and examine changing gender roles and societal expectations. Relevant issues are actively explored through a number of means including film, digital and print media, music lyrics, humour, panel discussions, class question-and-answer sessions and much more.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: COMN11-190 Subject title: Gender Communication Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2018 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Julia T. Wood & Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz (2018). !!!Book Not Found. 13th, Mason, OH, United States Cengage Learning
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | COMN11-190 |
| Subject title: | Gender Communication |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2018 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Take-home Examination Final Exam 20% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Online quiz 10% Week 8 Capstone Project Research Project 20% Week 11 1,2,3,4,5,6 Oral Pitch Presentation of Research Project 10% Week 11 2,3,4,5 *Class Participation Attendance, participation 10% Ongoing Journal *Gender Issues Portfolio/Journal (2 parts) * Provisional assessment item; may be replaced with a practical assessment task 20% Ongoing 1,3,4,5,6 Oral Pitch Tutorial presentation 10% To Be Negotiated 1,2,3,4,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Take-home Examination | Final Exam | 20% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Online quiz | 10% | Week 8 | |
| Capstone Project | Research Project | 20% | Week 11 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Oral Pitch | Presentation of Research Project | 10% | Week 11 | 2,3,4,5 |
| *Class Participation | Attendance, participation | 10% | Ongoing | |
| Journal | *Gender Issues Portfolio/Journal (2 parts) * Provisional assessment item; may be replaced with a practical assessment task | 20% | Ongoing | 1,3,4,5,6 |
| Oral Pitch | Tutorial presentation | 10% | To Be Negotiated | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Introduction: Past influences and Current Issues
Historical perspective of the social roles of men and women and major events influencing change. Women's and Men's Movements and the rhetorical shaping of gender.
SLOs included
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
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Communication Styles
Gendered communication styles (verbal and nonverbal) and how these styles serve to shape, define and evaluate us.
SLOs included
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Relevant Theories: Biological & Social Differences
Approaches to understanding through biological, interpersonal, cultural and critical theories of gender.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Socialisation and Construction of Gender
How gender is socially constructed in different societies and how education and social messages help to define us.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Cultural Influences and Gender
Differing cultural teachings and how they define male and female roles and social expectations.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Media Influences and Gender
Gendered themes in the media. Gendered representation in film, music, advertising, journalism, social media etc.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Gender and Politics
Power, politics and leadership.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Gender and the Workplace
Gendered norms and patterns in a changing workplace. Shaping opportunity and policies for a more balanced work/life future.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Gendered Close Relationships
Gendered styles of friendship, meaning of personal relationships and gendered romantic relationships.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Violence and Harassment
Social construction of gendered violence and perceptions of gender based power.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Intimate Relationships
Developing romantic intimacy and understanding patterns in committed relationships.
SLOs included
- Acquire a sound knowledge of social and cultural issues specifically relating to gender and has the ability to critically evaluate, manage, reflect on, integrate and apply knowledge.
- Contribute to his/her chosen discipline or profession as an effective leader and as a member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams.
- Understanding of social context of gender from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives and is able to conceive strategies for managing gender based communication issues.
- Research and critically evaluate findings to develop a balanced viewpoint and to frame coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate effectively within his/her profession, peer groups and the wider community.
- Be aware of the standards, ethics and values of their discipline, in both the local and global context.
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Major Project Presentations
Presenting your chosen topic in a compelling and interesting way.