Introduction to Women's Studies

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Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

2160

Course Title

Introduction to Women's Studies

Description

This course focuses on literature, scholarly writing, and films that examine specifically the role(s) of girls and women, both nationally and internationally, and determine whether women themselves or others (external forces, individuals, or social systems) construct definitions of womanhood. The course utilizes texts by both men and women, and addresses such themes as womanism, stereotypes, feminism, violence, politics, intimate/familial relationships, sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, and prescribed and evolving gender roles as they relate to girls and women.

Pre- or Corequisite

034626

Liberal Arts

Yes

Course Attributes

WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)

Department(s)

Credits

Minimum

3

Max

3

Components

Name

Lecture

Contact Hours

3

Course Schedule