UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2951 The politics of discrimination

Faculty of Arts

ATS2951 The politics of discrimination is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Not offered
Assessment: No exam; 5 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS2951

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS2951

No unit lists ATS2951 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite: 12 credit points of Level 1 Arts units

Overview

In this unit you will investigate the origins and impacts of discrimination, and strategies to combat it in politics and society. Grounded in political science theory and empirical evidence, you will analyse discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and socioeconomic status. The unit emphasizes practical methodological skills, teaching you to critically evaluate and utilize rigorous empirical techniques—including, for example, audit studies, field experiments, conjoint analysis, or observational research—to investigate discriminatory practices. You will actively engage with contemporary scholarly literature, participate in inclusive discussions, and develop your ability to design original research projects.

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS2951.

Assessment

Online quizQuiz / Test
15%
Research proposalWritten
20%
DiscussionDemonstration
10%
Project portfolioPortfolio
25%
Multimedia presentationPresentation
30%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
explain major theoretical frameworks regarding discrimination clearly and accurately;
2
evaluate empirical research on discrimination effectively, interpreting findings and identifying strengths and weaknesses;
3
apply appropriate experimental and observational research methods to discrimination research, demonstrated through hands-on assignments and collaborative activities;
4
develop and clearly articulate original, testable hypotheses about discrimination.

Workload and teaching

Workshops24 hours
Lectures12 hours
Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Teaching approachActive learning
Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period, comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.

Learning resources

Required resources

This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).

Where it fits

ATS2951 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Charles Crabtree
Unit Coordinators: Dr Charles Crabtree

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2951?

ATS2951 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS2951 offered?

ATS2951 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

How much work is ATS2951?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS2951 have an exam?

No. ATS2951 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2951?

ATS2951 is part of International relations; Politics; and Politics and governance.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 2
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit: Politics and International Relations

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20262027