Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
SWGS 101 - INTRO WOMEN & GENDER
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN & GENDER
Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Introduction to the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality- An introductory survey of issues in the study of gender, such as women's social, political, and legal status in the US and globally; feminist perspectives on sexuality, race, the body, globalization, labor, culture; and the implications of these perspectives for social and critical theory. The course also introduces the concept of engaged research and the public service components of feminist activity.