WS 100 Women's Studies I

School of University Arts and Sciences

WS 100 Women's Studies I is an inter-disciplinary course designed to introduce students to the study of women in global cultures as portrayed through literature and sociological studies. Topics to be covered include the women's movement, sexuality, "herstory", gender roles, philosophy, and law.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Other1

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Describe the historical development of women's movements and their influences on contemporary issues, in North America and globally
  2. Develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions
  3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form
  4. Analyze the complex relationship of women to current issues such as popular culture, globalization and environment
  5. Propose thoughtful solutions to contemporary challenges facing women in Canada and globally
  6. Exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
  7. Distinguish between related concepts such as gender and sex
  8. Identify how gender roles are socially created
  9. Use concepts to critically evaluate the world around you
  10. Demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases
  11. Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
  12. Synthesize and summarize literature and data
  13. Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment
  14. Acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being

Teaching and Learning Approach

Through lectures, use of videos, and extensive discussions in seminars and lectures, the course aims at an integration of knowledge, abilities and attitudes. Students will be introduced to a variety of feminist perspectives and issues concerning women and genders locally and at the global level. Students will have the ability to research the amount of change which has occurred (are not) over time.

Learning Resources

Articles posted in Moodle

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Orientation 2. First wave of the women's movement 3. The women's movement continued 4. Feminist theories 5. Feminist theories continued 6. Gender roles 7. Gender roles continued 8. Midterm week 9. Inequalities in education 10. Inequalities in education continued 11. Indigenous women and the law 12. Violence against women 13. Violence against women continued 14. Conclusions 15. Final test due week 15

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Assignment 11,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,1415%
Assignment 22,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,1415%
Learning journals1,3,4,5,7,9,11,12,13,1415%
Midterm test1,2,3,4,5,9,12,13,1425%
Final test2,4,6,7,9,11,12,13,1425%
Attendance3,6,135%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.