HIST3600

Women's History, 500-1750

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2009, 2007

Aims to introduce students to the rich scholarly literature about the histories of women from the medieval to the modern period. It provides a chronological and thematic survey of the field from medieval times to the early Industrial Revolution. Topics will be drawn from global sources and include studies of women's lives from childhood to old age.

Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will have knowledge of themes and topics in women's history from the medieval to the modern periods, be familiar with methodologies appropriate to the study of women's history and gender studies, appreciate the range of influences which impact on women in many social, historical and cultural contexts, and will have developed advanced research, writing and information literacy skills relevant to history, building on the foundation laid in first-year courses.
Content This course examines women's experiences over time in such realms as family, work, religion, politics, war and culture. It may specifically examine women in the medieval church, scholarly women, the aristocratic lady and courtly love, prostitutes, mystics and heretics, children, witches and the witch hunts, sexuality, fertility, marriage practices and the family. Topics will be drawn from global sources, for example, from Europe, India, Japan and China. The course explores feminist methodologies and gender analysis as a tool for historians.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 20 units in History at 1000 level or equivalent.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class class test, as specified in the course outline, 15%
Other: (please specify) tutorial reading reviews, presentations, papers, book reviews, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, totaling 1,000 - 3,000 words, 85%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for HIST3600