PSYC270 - The Psychology of Women

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Academic Year 2003/2004

The Psychology of Women
PSYC 270 FA

Crosslistings:
WMST 229

This course explores the construction of gender within contemporary psychology. Historical and contemporary theories of women's psychology will be reviewed. The experience of gender and its implications for the individual development of girls and women will be studied. Students will explore how gender mediates one's relationship to the body, desire, and identity and how, in turn, these relationships may challenge assumptions about gender. The intersection of gender with race, ethnicity, culture, class, and sexuality will be discussed in terms of psychological experiences and used to raise questions about gender as a unified construct.

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.

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): Russell,Rachel M

Times: .M.W.F. 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: JUDD116

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 8 Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: 8 Jr. non-major: 8 SO: 8 FR: X

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004