An Introduction to Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Course Description

An interdisciplinary introduction to frameworks and approaches in the field of women's, gender and sexuality studies.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • To critically analyze claims, artifacts, and theories about gender, sexuality, and feminism.
  • To construct coherent, evidence-based arguments about how gender and sexuality are produced and mobilized within social institutions and relations.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Reading Annotations 15%
Reading Quizzes 20%
Cultural Artifact Essay 25%
Discussion Participation 15%
Synthesis Assessment 25%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance and Participation are not graded components of this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No required materials for purchase

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.