GCST5002: Semester 2, 2020

Units GCST5002 Semester 2 2020 [Normal day]

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GCST5002: Representing Cultural Research

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit focuses on practical skills for researchers trained in cultural studies, gender studies, and closely aligned disciplines, but who may not necessarily aim for academic postgraduate destinations. It includes workshops focused on foundational principles and practical skills that explicitly cross the academic/non-academic divide, training more flexible graduates. Workshops cover funding applications; oral presentations; supervision, reporting and feedback; writing and publishing; and job applications.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Gender and Cultural Studies
Credit points	2
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	A developed research proposal and foundational disciplinary knowledge about research design. Usually, students will have completed or have equivalent knowledge to WMST6902 Arguing the Point, or be completing that unit.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Timothy Steains, timothy.steains@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment 2 Students will be given a range of assessment options	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:59	1000wd
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 1 Students will be given a range of assessment options	50%	Week 07 Due date: 18 Oct 2020 at 23:59	1000wd
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Pass or Fail Grading

Students will have the option to choose two out of three possible assessment topics: chapter to article, oral presentation, or job application.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Online class (1 hr)
Week 03	Giving a Paper	Online class (1 hr)
Week 05	Publishing an article	Online class (2 hr)
Week 07	Dealing with Criticism	Online class (1 hr)
Week 09	Funding Applications	Online class (1 hr)
Week 11	Careers/Job Applications	Online class (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students must attend all seminars. If this is not possible, contact the coordinator. Seminars will be recorded.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

None

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. An understanding of how to prepare and present an academic conference/seminar paper
LO2. An understanding of how to adapt a thesis chapter into an article suitable for publication in an academic journal
LO3. An understanding of how best to receive and utilise feedback in an academic context
LO4. An understanding of the processes involved in applying for funding in academic contexts
LO5. An understanding of job application processes in academic and non-academic contexts

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

These assessments are being offered online to minimise exposure and due to ease of engagement for students in the department.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

As we cannot offer face-to-face and online versions of this course, all content will be taught online to accommodate those who do not feel comfortable coming to campus for class due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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