20809206Introduction to Women's Studies
Course Information
Description
Women's status and roles in contemporary U.S. society are investigated by analyzing various disciplines and institutions such as the family, law, medicine, psychology, education, religion and the media as they impact upon the socialization process and the classification of people by gender.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Explore the role of socialization in defining women
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    Criteria
    you describe the socialization process
    you identify the impact of the socialization process on women's identity
    you assess the socialization process within a cultural/historical context
    you examine the relation between language usage and the socialization process

  2. Examine the impact of economic conditions on women's position in society
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    Criteria
    you explain reasons for women's economic dependence on men
    you describe repercussions of women's economic dependence on men
    you identify conditions contributing to the "feminization of poverty"
    you compare and contrast economic dependence of women in different ethnic groups

  3. Examine women's bodies: their health and sexuality
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    Criteria
    you appraise the complexities of the health care system and its preferential treatment of persons based on class, gender, and race
    you identify the forces which contribute to the definition of women's sexuality
    you analyze the impact of the media on the abuse of women's sexuality
    you appraise the impact of sexual violence on women

  4. Explore relationships
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    Criteria
    you examine factors pertaining to the quality of relationships
    you identify conditions contributing to equality vs. inequality within a relationship
    you appraise the complexities of the mother-child relationship
    you identify signs of abusive relationships

  5. Employ appropriate strategies when reading texts
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing all reading assignments
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    by completing exams on human sexuality with at least a 70% accuracy
    Criteria
    you recognize topics pertaining to women in society and the perspective of authors
    you formulate questions and opinions while reading
    you assess your understanding and reviews source material as necessary
    you synthesize opinions, questions and responses to the text to develop an interpretation

  6. Analyze information about topics pertaining to women in society
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned readings at schedules times
    by participating in class discussions
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    by completing exams with at least a 70% accuracy
    Criteria
    you identify the major terms and phenomenon related to topics pertaining to women in society
    you describe the historical and sociocultural context of topics pertaining to women in society
    you evaluate different research methodologies used to study human sexuality
    you draw conclusions and makes inferences from readings and discussions

  7. Write about topics pertaining to women in society
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing specified writing assignments on time
    by meeting all requirements for length, format, and content
    Criteria
    you employ primary and secondary sources
    you comply with the conventions of standard written English
    you present information which addresses topics about women in society
    you organize thoughts logically and coherently

  8. Collaborate with fellow students
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussions
    by completing assigned reading prior to discussion
    by writing an essay exam by a specified date according to teacher's instructions on format, length, and content
    Criteria
    you discuss topics related to women in society
    you connect topics discussed to external experiences
    you solve problems related to topics pertaining to women in society
    you create answers related to topics when working in small groups
    you present summary of findings