PSYC270 - The Psychology of Women

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Academic Year 2003/2004

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

Two exams, short papers, research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a column 3 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): Morawski,Jill G.

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

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 8 Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: 8 Jr. non-major: 8 SO: 8 FR: 0

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004