PSYC270 - The Psychology of Women

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Academic Year 2002/2003

The Psychology of Women
PSYC 270 FA

Crosslistings:
WMST 229

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

Two exams, short papers, research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a core course in the study area of Women's Studies, and a breadth requirement course.

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.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR WMST101

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Morawski,Jill G.

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: JUDD116

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: 10 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003