Program Overview

Introduction to the Gender: Being Human Unit

The Gender: Being Human unit, coded as HAF104, is an introductory course offered by the University of Tasmania. This unit explores the various ways human beings have been imagined and thought about across time in Western culture, with a particular focus on how assumptions about gender influence our understanding of what it means to be human.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Gender: Being Human
• Unit Code: HAF104
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Discipline: Philosophy
• Coordinator: Doctor Louise Richardson-Self
• Availability as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

The unit is available in two locations: Hobart and Online, during Semester 1. Attendance options include on-campus and off-campus (distance) learning.

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehension of key theoretical concepts and issues in gender studies
• Identify and analyse instances of intersectionality
• Summarise accurately and compare effectively key claims and broad arguments put forward by different theorists

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,174.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,562.00

Teaching Pattern

The teaching pattern includes:

• On Campus: Weekly online lectures or equivalent (1 hour) and weekly tutorial (2 hours)
• Off Campus: Weekly online lectures or equivalent (1 hour) and weekly participation in online discussions (equiv. 2 hours)

Assessment

• Tutorial Participation: 10%
• Short Essay: 15%
• Long Essay: 35%
• Final Exam: 40%

Textbooks and Resources

Required and recommended textbooks and resources are available on MyLO.

Note

Please check the minimum System Requirements if attending via Distance/Off-Campus. Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated.