Course

20809256 International Perspectives on Gender and Women
Course Information
Description
Explore diverse experiences of gender and women with an international focus.  Interdisciplinary in nature, course topics and themes vary each semester. Opportunities to learn from, network with, and empower women as well as cultivate cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication - valuable skills in a global community and economy. Study abroad option available.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Analyze core concepts pertaining to gender and women
    Assessment Strategies
    Quizzes, exams, writing assignments, project, paper, and/or presentation
    Criteria
    Explore concepts such as feminism, intersectionality, equity and equality, representation and voice, power and empowerment, patriarchy and sexism within the theme of the course

  2. Examine gender and the human experience within an international context
    Assessment Strategies
    Quizzes, exams, writing assignments, project, paper, and/or presentation
    Criteria
    Describe how the construction of gender changes across cultures
    Compare and contract gender experiences between the U.S. and other cultures
    Explain how gender inequality manifests itself differently in different cultures
    Identify how gender or women’s issues vary depending on location

  3. Analyze gender and the human experience within an interdisciplinary context
    Assessment Strategies
    Quizzes, exams, writing assignments, project, paper, and/or presentation
    Criteria
    Evaluate knowledge within multiple disciplines, such as art, biology, economics, English, history, music, political science, and sociology

  4. Develop multicultural awareness and sensitivity
    Assessment Strategies
    Quizzes, exams, writing assignments, project, paper, and/or presentation
    Criteria
    Examine diversity and multiculturalism
    Demonstrate intercultural communication skills

  5. Apply course themes
    Assessment Strategies
    Independent project on gender from the perspective of the disciplines explored in the course
    Criteria
    Conduct independent research, fact-finding, and/or investigation
    Evaluate knowledge within discipline or multiple disciplines
    Synthesize sources pertaining to the independent project
    Show evidence of critical thinking