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Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr Kim Dovey.
Contact: One 3-hour seminar per week throughout one semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this program students should have developed an understanding of the literature, concepts, issues, and problems associated with gender and architecture, and have developed basic research skills in the subject area.
Content:
Exploration of gender concepts and the relationship between gender and architecture: segregation of space by gender, gender differences in architectural design and practice, the role of architecture in the construction and reproduction of patriarchy, patriarchy in architectural education, gender related symbolism and spatial experience, gender related issues in public space, the self, the body and the 'gaze'.
Assessment:
Project work and reports up to the equivalent of 7,500 words. Details, including the weighting of assessment, will be made available within the first two weeks of semester.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Volume 4 page 45)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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