WGSS 340 - Gender and Sexuality in a Global Context

Description:
An interdisciplinary exploration of critical perspectives on how peoples and societies around the world understand and experience gender and sexuality. The perspectives in this course range from medical to political, historical, anthropological, sociological, and artistic. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring).

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: K4 - Global Dynamics

General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze the workings of power and gender in different contexts and within international feminist discourse
Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse feminist theories and practices around the globe
Analyze how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, and religion in different parts of the world
Analyze how critical perspectives on gender are grounded in specific histories and experiences and give rise to activism
Demonstrate speaking, listening and writing skills that will allow students to communicate their ideas, critically evaluate those ideas, and learn from the ideas of others.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/19/17

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