WS 101 Women's Studies II

School of University Arts and Sciences

WS 101 Women's Studies II is a continuation of Women's Studies 100, WS 101 is an interdisciplinary course designed to expand on the study of women in global cultures as portrayed through literature and sociological studies; however, students do not need WS 100 as a prerequisite. Topics to be covered include women and religion, politics, health and reproductive technologies, and inequality in paid and unpaid labour.

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. Develop their understanding of the situation of women globally
  2. Synthesize and summarize literature and data
  3. Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment
  4. Acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being
  5. Develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions
  6. Approach questions of women's roles and gender from a critical perspective
  7. Improve their ability to discuss issues concerning the status of women globally
  8. Demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases
  9. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form
  10. Analyze the complex relationship of women to current issues such as religion, politics, health, globalization and environment, and paid/unpaid labour
  11. Propose thoughtful solutions to contemporary challenges facing women in Canada and globally
  12. Exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
  13. Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications

Teaching and Learning Approach

Through lecture, use of videos, and extensive discussion 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 locally and at the global level. Students will have the opportunity to research the amount of change which has occurred (or not) over time.

Learning Resources

All readings available online.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Introduction – Begin Women, Religion and Culture (Judaism and Christianity) 2. Women, Religion and Culture 3. Women, Religion and Culture (Islam and Hinduism) 4. Women and Politics: Developed Nations 5. Women and Politics: Developing Nations 6. Women and Politics- Conclusions February 10 Midterm test February 12 7. Reading week 8. Gender and Health issues 9. Gender and Health Issues-Inequalities in access to healthcare 10. Gender and Health Issues: Developing Nations 11. Paid labour inequalities: Developed Nations 12. Paid and Unpaid Labour Inequalities: Developed Nations 13. Women and Paid and Unpaid Labour: Developing Nations 14. Work on final test- No Classes 15. Final test Due: April 16

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Assignment 1 (topic from list)4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1215%
Assignment 2 (topic from list)4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 1215%
Journals1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1120%
Midterm Exam1, 4, 5, 8, 12, 1325%
Final Exam2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 1325%
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.