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