CULS20017 Gender and Contemporary Culture

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is CULS20017 hard?

CULS20017: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How gender norms form and dominate in today's culture, which genders are privileged, and where people push back.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 65%

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Quick answers

When is CULS20017 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking CULS20017?
No prerequisites.
Does CULS20017 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 65%.
How many class hours a week does CULS20017 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take CULS20017 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate CULS20017?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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