WMST209 - Feminist Theory

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Feminist Theory
WMST 209 FA

Crosslistings:
ENGL 282

What is theory? What is the relation of feminism and theory? These large questions will be addressed in this course, which will focus on contemporary developments in feminist theory. We will consider how feminist theorists have understood the significance of sexual difference and will discuss how feminism is articulated with theories of representation, subjectivity, and history. In the process, we will attend to how difference and differences work, conceptually and politically, paying particular attention to the complex relations of gender, racial, and class difference

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three five page papers; one final 10-12 page paper, one oral presentation in class.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course requires background in women's studies. Preference will be given to women's studies majors who have completed WMST101, WMST207/ANTH207 or WMST278/PHIL280.
This course counts toward the English Department's Theory requirement.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: WMST101 OR [WMST207 or ANTH207] OR [PHIL280 or WMST278]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Korda,Natasha

Times: ...W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: CRT285;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 3 Jr. major: 12

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: X FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005