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Academic Year 2001/2002
The Psychology of Women
PSYC 270 SP
This course reviews the constellation of psychological theories about women. Topics to be covered include personality, development, physiology, intellect, achievement and social rules. Studies of gender are reviewed
and assessed with consideration of
the impact of history, politics, culture and research practices. The forms and possibilities of feminist science are explored.
MAJOR READINGS
Two primary texts and supplemental readings (Assignments may be subject to further revision).
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
TBA
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a core course in the study area of Women's Studies.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- This course will focus on the development and psychology of girls and women. The concept of gender and its implications for individual development will be investigated. Students will explore how gender mediates
one's relationship to the body,
desire and identity and how, in turn, these relationships can challenge our assumptions about gender. Historical and contemporary theories of women's psychology will be reviewed. Students will be invited to think
critically about models of normative
psychology and psychopathology.
- This course will focus on the development and psychology of girls and women. The concept of gender and its implications for individual development will be investigated. Students will explore how gender mediates
one's relationship to the body,
desire and identity and how, in turn, these relationships can challenge our assumptions about gender. Historical and contemporary theories of women's psychology will be reviewed. Students will be invited to think
critically about models of normative
psychology and psychopathology.
- Instructor(s): Russell,Rachel
- Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: JUDD116
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)
- SR. major: 12 Jr. major: 12
- SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 6 FR: 3
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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