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Academic Year 2002/2003

The Psychology of Women
PSYC 270 SP
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

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: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR WMST101 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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