WGST 290: Topics in Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies
Prerequisites: WGST 200 or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (3)
Concentrated study on specific areas in Women鈥檚 Studies. May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women鈥檚 Studies Advisory Committee. May not be taken if WMST 290 was completed for credit.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Content will vary. Some possible topics are 鈥� Women in Film,鈥� 鈥淏lack Women Writers,鈥� 鈥淲omen, Power, and Leadership,鈥� and 鈥淲omen, Crime & Violence.鈥�
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course will be conducted using lecture and discussion. It may incorporate the use of web resources or an experiential learning component. Emphasis will be placed on student interaction and collaboration.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
1) Students will develop a deeper awareness of women鈥檚 historical roles in particular
domains.
2) Students will become more sophisticated in their critical analysis of contemporary
events in terms of gender.
3) Students will have the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular aspect of
women鈥檚 lives.
Assessment Measures
Individual or group research projects leading to written papers or oral presentations or performances, written or oral examinations, dialogue journal on assigned readings, experiential learning project and report, and final synthesis essay.
Other Course Information
When appropriate, this course may be cross-listed with offerings in other departments.
Review and Approval
April 13, 2016
January 2008 Reviewed by Dr. Moira P. Baker