About the course
This online course explores why gender matters in contemporary international and community development, asking:
- What does gender have to do with international development?
- Is ‘woman’ the core of gender and development?
- What brings gender and development together?
- What is the history of women in international development?
Schedule
The course starts on 25 July and it is scheduled for 2 weeks.
What topics will you cover?
The key questions addressed in this online course about why gender matters in contemporary international and community development, include:
- what does gender have to do with development?
- is ‘woman’ the core of gender and development?
- what brings gender and development together?
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for those who have an interest in or are working in gender development or the humanitarian and community sectors.
Estimated learning effort
2 hours per week. You are required to pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
Instructors & Authors
Taught by:
Maree Pardy
Dr Maree Pardy, is an anthropologist and lectures in Community and International Development. She researches and publishes in the areas of gender & cultural diversity, human rights and global change.
Francesca Bussey
Dr Francesca Bussey is an educator and researcher specialising in curriculum and digital innovation. She is fascinated by the role of education and digital technologies in social transformation.